In the chaotic aftermath of a sudden zombie outbreak, Alonso and his lifelong friend, Enzo, find themselves stranded in a small American town overrun by the undead. Trained as assassins and skilled in a unique sign language of their own creation, they navigate this dangerous new world with precision and stealth. However, during a tense encounter with a desperate survivor, they are forced to split up, leaving Alonso to face the perils of the apocalypse alone.
Separated from his closest friend and unable to communicate with the locals due to the language barrier-Alonso only speaks Italian-he embarks on a perilous journey to reunite with Enzo. As he traverses a landscape filled with the undead and encounters other survivors, Alonso faces numerous challenges and dangers. His path is fraught with uncertainty and danger, but his determination to find Enzo drives him forward.
Alonso: A World Left Behind follows Alonso's relentless quest to locate his friend, exploring the trials he faces and the resilience he must summon to survive. Along the way, Alonso experiences moments of fear, desperation, and hope as he navigates a world left in ruins. This is a tale of survival and the enduring bond of friendship in a world where the rules of life and death have been irrevocably changed.
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.