The four friends, driven by their craving for adventure, decided to go fishing in the forest outside their village. What began as a simple fishing trip soon turned into a terrifying experience.
As they ventured deeper into the forest, they encountered strange occurrences: eerie noises, inexplicable lights, and an unsettling feeling that someone was watching them. Their search led them to a chilling discovery-a snake adorned with a beautiful nose ring, which looked both bizarre and terrifying.
In the story of the "Nose Ring Snake," this snake becomes a symbol of a mysterious and menacing power. Through this snake, the friends face an unknown and dangerous world, where each turn brings them face-to-face with horrifying truths.
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.