In the sultry depths of Atlanta, where ambition and desire collide, three women find themselves thrust into a chilling predicament they never saw coming.
Diamond, at 23, is a force of nature-reckless, bold, and unapologetically herself. Candy, 28, is weary of the life of an erotic dancer and dreams of a way out, clinging to the remnants of her shattered dreams. Chastity, only 19, hides a dangerous secret from her strict Latino parents-she left college to dance, a truth that would shatter their hearts.
Their lives intersect one fateful night when they accept a private gig from a charismatic businessman. What begins as a routine dance takes a dark turn when the man, Marcus, crosses the line with Chastity. Refusing his advances, she screams for help, drawing Diamond and Candy into a deadly confrontation. In a desperate bid to protect their friend, Diamond's impulsive act changes everything.
Now fugitives from justice, the three women navigate a city that suddenly feels hostile. With the police closing in and no one to trust, they must lean on each other while uncovering Marcus's sinister secrets and the powerful figures who shield him.
As tension mounts and their bond deepens, Diamond, Candy, and Chastity embark on a perilous journey through Atlanta's shadowed alleys and opulent corridors. Every choice they make could seal their fate-evade capture or face the consequences of a crime they never intended to commit.
"Private Dance" is a gripping urban thriller that delves into the complexities of loyalty, friendship, and the harrowing realities of survival. As they confront their darkest fears and the unforgiving cityscape that surrounds them, these women will discover that strength and redemption often arise from the most unexpected places.
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.