"Princess of Moon"
By Ansa Shiekh
In a galaxy where power is everything, two forces clash for dominance-the frozen, mystical moon of Neptune and the fierce, untamed realm of Saturn. Princess <san cue>, heir to Neptune's throne, wields the ocean's might, but she's about to face her greatest challenge: a war with the deadly Saturn Moon, ruled by Prince [san meer], a ruthless leader of demons, devils, and werewolves.
Lines are drawn, alliances are shattered, and the stakes are more than just kingdoms. For every action, there's a price. In this game of celestial power, there are no heroes-only survivors. The universe isn't big enough for two rulers. And when the moon rises, blood will fall.
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.