In a bustling city school, two students from opposite worlds are pulled together by an eerie discovery. Geet, the ambitious top student, lives by her goals, while Aditya, a free-spirited gamer with a rebellious side, barely notices school rules. They rarely talk-until they stumble upon fragments of a mysterious, decades-old love story embedded in the school's history.
Rumor has it that two former students, secretly in love, perished tragically in a fire that engulfed the old school building years ago. No one had ever known of their bond; to the world, they were just classmates. But hidden in forgotten journals, etched messages, and hidden corners, they uncover tokens and notes that paint a different story-of two souls passionately entwined, yet destined to remain unrecognized even in death.
As they piece together the forbidden romance, they are drawn into the lovers' world, feeling the echoes of a love silenced by fate. With each discovery, their own connection grows, as they're left to wonder if their new bond, too, might slip into the shadows-or if they can bring light to the story of those who never got the chance.
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.