Overview of the story
Europe's stability is questioned when mysterious threats start to become a reality. The kidnapping of a European nation sets off a chain of events that brings light to a mole within the European organizations. In response, 5 nations must form an unlikely alliance to put an end to the terror. When strange, riddled messages start to provide the 5 with dire warnings before multiple disasters, they realize something more sinister is behind the simple kidnapping. Distrust within the group threatens to split them apart, resulting in sloppier teamwork and a ring of secrets. The messages warn the group to settle the dispute with haste for the fear that, what should've stayed a European problem, will become international.
When the mystery messages warn the group not to pursue a new lead, the suspicion over who is behind these messages and their reliability is questioned.
Brought together by accident, their teamwork constantly tested, will the chosen countries put aside their personal agenda to succeed in stopping this threat from seeping through the borders of Europe?
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Originally, I was spinning a wheel to see which countries would be involved and what would happen in the story, but, eventually, it got really boring, so I put my own little touch on it. Do bear with me throughout the story!
YES, COUNTRIES. THIS IS A COUNTRYHUMANS/HETALIA STORY. (Don't let that discourage you from reading though!
However, anyone can enjoy it. I ask you to be mindful of the original audience and that the purpose/intent of this book is not to harm/defame nationalities or countries.
Please note that this book is for entertainment purposes. It is not politically accurate, and it most certainly is not intended to be propaganda.
The events and storyline of this book remain fictional and have no connection to real-world events.
PLEASE READ AUTHOR NOTES.
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.