In the heart-pounding thriller, "The Awakening," Samuel Mitchell's life is thrust into a maelstrom of chaos and enigma as he faces a guilty verdict for the murder of the iconic billionaire magnate, Richard Devlin. The courtroom is a powder keg of tension, and the world watches with bated breath as Samuel's fate hangs in the balance.
But on the fateful day of judgment, reality takes an unexpected and mind-bending twist. As Samuel steps out of the courtroom, the Earth itself trembles with an inexplicable phenomenon. Vibrations surge through the planet, shaking its very foundations, while the skies above major cities erupt in a mesmerizing display of colorful auroras that defy explanation. It's as if the laws of nature have been rewritten, and the world itself holds its breath, waiting for answers.
Meanwhile, the deep oceans reveal a secret choreography of sea creatures moving in harmony, bewildering marine biologists with their newfound behaviors. In the world's forests, trees emit a mysterious hum that resonates with the Earth's vibrations, leaving scientists baffled.
As Samuel's life unravels in the harsh glare of the media, these extraordinary events unfold on a global scale, teasing at the edge of understanding and plunging the world into an era of unparalleled mystery and wonder. Is there a connection between Samuel's guilty verdict and these strange phenomena? What secrets lie hidden beneath the surface of reality?
"The Awakening" is a heart-racing thriller that combines the intrigue of a high-stakes courtroom drama with the exhilaration of unexplained phenomena. As Samuel fights to prove his innocence, the world around him becomes a stage for the extraordinary, blurring the lines between reality and the unknown. Will he uncover the truth in time, or is there a greater force at play, weaving a tapestry of enigma that defies human comprehension?
A criminal mastermind makes a bold move against a wealthy client to put himself in a position to retire in comfort. He has no idea what he's up against when a young widow, desperate to make ends meet, sets her eyes on earning the bounty set on his head.
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Newly widowed housewife Melody Scott needs to earn some major cash, fast. When her bright and busy children learn that a priceless ruby bracelet has been stolen and a six-figure reward is being offered, they convince her to try to do what the police, museum security, and the best private investigators have failed to do. Working against them is a notorious thief who has met people from around the world, but who has never once encountered a woman like Melody Scott. When the sweet innocence of the Scott family clashes against criminal forces more dangerous than they ever imagined, Melody is all too aware that a mom's got to do what a mom's got to do to protect her family.
The Widow, Melody Scott is a 2021 Watty Award Winner!
Content Warning: This story does contain depictions of stalking behavior.