Payne, the stories' protagonist, will not only experience great power, struggles that may beat him to a pulp, and horrors no one has ever dreamt of witnessing. But he will also watch his first love die in his arms in a terrible war. Not only within himself, but with the dangers that surround him and his entire bloodline. Hopefully, he can find his only hope at a better life.
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"No way they let you in." A man spoke. he looked like he stood at about 6'3 and was built like a tank. Payne, who wasn't too far from the man when it came to physique, was only 5'4. "You're too small. Are they trying to put you up for failure?"
"Are you scared I'll beat you?" Payne spoke, his deadpanned expression prominent with the way he stood. His chest poked out, arms crossed, and his head atilt. For some reason, despite his height he looked like he worked hard. The taller man was a little taken aback, not expecting him to have any kind of back bone. Of course, he looked like he could lift a few men at once, but the man was short. No way he was fit for the military.
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STORY BY @kveaf/@kveaff
ART BY: @drascion and @kveaf
CHARACTERS BELONG SOLELY TO THE WRITER UNLESS SAID OTHERWISE.
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.