In the heart of New Delhi's bustling MG Road, Ashok, a cab driver, inadvertently becomes a key player in a high-profile hit-and-run case involving a VIP child. "A Week with My Dog Alex" chronicles Ashok's journey as he grapples with the ramifications of this unexpected entanglement. With his loyal canine companion, Alex, by his side, Ashok embarks on a week-long introspection, exploring the intricacies of his own life that led to this critical juncture.
As the wheels of justice begin to turn, Ashok navigates the labyrinth of his past, revisiting memories, challenges, and moments of triumph that have shaped his existence. Against the backdrop of the crime scene and the ever-present question of his next move, Ashok contemplates the profound choices that define his destiny. "A Week with My Dog Alex" unfolds as a captivating narrative of self-discovery, moral quandaries, and the enduring bond between a man and his faithful canine companion.
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.