In the heart of a bustling city, two siblings, aged 18 and 14, navigate the harsh realities of life together after their parents' untimely demise. When the younger sibling is almost kidnapped, the older sibling's protective instincts are pushed to the brink, leading to a fateful encounter with a seasoned assassin. Thrust into a world of danger and intrigue, the older sibling must navigate a treacherous assassin camp, forming alliances and facing betrayals, all while protecting their younger sibling from the shadows that threaten to consume them. As they grapple with moral dilemmas and confront their own demons, the siblings' bond is put to the ultimate test in a journey of survival, redemption, and sacrifices.
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.