In the shadowed alleys of Tokyo, a secret war brews over an enigmatic substance known as Core Nexus. This mysterious drug captivates the city's elite, sparking a deadly battle for power and control.
Billionaire Kai Nokoa Fujiwara, who secretly leads the Black Dragon Veil Organization, becomes intrigued by Core Nexus's potential and its threat to the delicate balance of power. Meanwhile, Airi Akari Asakura, an architect with a hidden past, is pulled back into the underworld after narrowly surviving a betrayal by the ruthless Venomous Serpent Syndicate. As they uncover the dark truths behind Core Nexus, Kai and Aria navigate a web of silence, deception, and deadly vendettas.
Silent Vendetta is a tale of intrigue and retribution, where the quiet whispers of the past collide with the harsh realities of the present. In a city where nothing is as it seems, the true cost of power and revenge remains hidden in the shadows, the Society's Darkest Secret waiting to be revealed.
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.