Equality is a social movement that aims to promote awareness and acceptance across gender, race, and religion. Funded by the multinational company Shanti Group, the organization, led by the enigmatic Dev, has gained a reputation for its initiatives.
However, beneath the surface, questions linger about the true intentions of Equality. While many celebrate its efforts, a rising journalist, Prakash Sharma, begins to uncover troubling discrepancies. Whispers suggest that not all who support Equality do so for altruistic reasons. The organization's rapid growth raises eyebrows, and its connections to powerful political figures hint at a more complicated agenda.
Amidst the chaos, a series of mysterious deaths among religious leaders unfolds, drawing Prakash deeper into a web of intrigue and danger. Is there a hidden force behind these tragedies, or is it simply a matter of coincidence? With each revelation, the lines between ally and enemy blur, leaving Prakash to question not just the organization, but his own beliefs about justice and equality.
As he delves deeper, the stakes rise, and Prakash must navigate a landscape where trust is scarce and the true identity of the puppet master remains shrouded in darkness. Will he expose the truth behind , or will he become another pawn in a game far more dangerous than he ever imagined?
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.