Enter the hatch! Inside watch as factions grow, dirty deals are made, and tragedy runs rampant. Split is about 15 children, 8 girls and 7 boys, who are the sole survivors after the tragedy. None of them remember it, the tragedy I mean, it was way before their time. After the first 10 kids had become of age, the rules had been uncovered. Each semi-year, 1 child must be eliminated via vote. In the event of a tie, all tied contestants are to be killed. In the event of a coup, half of the children of age shall be killed. Split is about a boy, Noah, who brings a twinkle of hope.
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.