ON HOLD
reason: All the drafts had been erased and trying to rewrite the whole 10 chapters I finished
"Vena" (Latin for "vein," implying a deadly obsession)
Vena, a young woman with a thirst for adventure, leaves her rural home to conquer the world. But her journey takes a dark turn when she's abducted and stranded on a mysterious island. With no signs of life, Vena must rely on her wit and determination to survive.
Each week, cryptic messages and supplies arrive, hinting at her captor's true intentions. As Vena unravels the clues, she's forced to confront the shadows of her own past and the sinister forces driving her captivity.
Will Vena escape the island, or will she succumb to the darkness?
Warning:
This story contains mature themes, including:
- Abduction and captivity
- Psychological manipulation
- Dark and suspenseful content
- Potential triggers for anxiety and trauma
Reader discretion advised.
Genre: Psychological Thriller, Mystery, Suspense, Dark Romance
Target Audience: Mature readers (18+), fans of dark and twisty stories.
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.