A Tale of Contrasting Friendships and Unexpected Turns
Anirudh, an extroverted life of the party, and Vikas, a quiet, introspective observer, are two friends bound by their entrepreneurial dreams. Despite their different personalities, they share a deep bond forged in college. As their startup faces financial challenges, they embark on a much-needed vacation to Southeast Asia.
Their journey takes an unexpected turn when they find themselves stranded on a mysterious island. What starts as a relaxing getaway transforms into a terrifying ordeal as they uncover a sinister truth about the island and its inhabitants. The friends must confront their fears, rely on each other, and navigate a dangerous situation to survive.
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.