In the neon-soaked streets of Neo-Tokyo, shadows hide secrets and danger at every turn. Detective Kaito Nakamura, a brooding investigator with a haunted past, partners with the fearless journalist Aiko Takahashi. Their unlikely alliance is forged in the wake of a series of high-profile murders that threaten the city's fragile peace.
As Kaito and Aiko delve deeper into the investigation, they uncover a sinister secret society pulling the strings from the shadows. Navigating through underground fight clubs, luxurious ballrooms, and derelict factories, they must piece together the clues before the city is plunged into chaos.
Their quest for truth is fraught with peril, but amidst the high-stakes action, a slow-burning romance begins to blossom. In the climactic showdown, they confront a shadowy mastermind whose ambitions threaten to upend everything they hold dear.
"Neon Noir: Shadows of Neo-Tokyo" is a gripping blend of mystery, romance, and action, set against the dazzling backdrop of a cyberpunk metropolis. Join Kaito and Aiko as they battle against time and their own demons to save Neo-Tokyo from its darkest shadows.
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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.