"Demon's Veil" follows the gripping tale of Gabriel Markem, a fallen Angel turned consulting detective, and his enigmatic fae partner, Ezra Winters. Set in the bustling metropolis of Pandemonium City, where humans coexist with supernatural beings, the story unfolds as Gabriel and Ezra are summoned to assist the Demon Prevention Task Force (DPT) in unraveling a sinister plot.
As Gabriel and Ezra delve deeper into the mystery, they navigate through a labyrinth of secrets and shadows, uncovering clues that paint a disturbing picture of the cult's motives and methods. Along the way, they encounter allies and adversaries, facing betrayal and danger at every turn.
With time running out and the city descending into chaos, Gabriel and Ezra race against the clock to stop the cult's plans and prevent the resurrection of the malevolent entity. But as the body count rises and the Veil weakens, they realize that the true challenge lies not only in defeating their enemies but also in confronting their own inner demons.
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.