Veil of Desire
In the dimly lit halls of Busan High, a new student named Jungkook arrives, his shy demeanor and unisex appearance instantly drawing attention. Yet, with the allure of his quiet charm comes the danger of a school rife with bullying. As he navigates the treacherous waters of high school, Jungkook becomes the target of a ruthless group led by the enigmatic Park Jimin, whose beauty and confidence are matched only by his dark secrets.
Unknown to his classmates, Jimin is not just a bully; he is a vampire, trapped between his desire for blood and an unsettling attraction to the timid newcomer. As he relentlessly torments Jungkook, a twisted bond begins to form, pulling them both into a world where desire and danger intertwine.
As Jungkook grapples with his feelings for the captivating but terrifying Jimin, he discovers a hidden strength within himself. But as the bullying escalates and Jimin's darker nature threatens to consume them both, Jungkook must confront the shadows lurking in the depths of
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.