In a future where time itself is traded as currency, Ellie, a young woman desperate to save her dying mother, finds herself on a perilous journey after encountering a mysterious stranger. Guided by a cryptic note, she discovers the legendary Time Weaver, an ancient bracelet with the power to manipulate time. But with this power comes great danger. The powerful Chronos Corporation, the true rulers of time, will stop at nothing to claim the artifact. As Ellie learns to wield time and unravel the secrets behind the bracelet, she is thrust into a deadly chase, where every second counts and the lines between past, present, and future begin to blur. In her quest, she must decide how far she is willing to go to save the person she loves-before time runs out for both of them.
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.