The ARS ( Anomalous Research Syndicate ) is a highly secretive and covert organization dedicated to the discovery , study , and containment of anomalous objects, creatures, and phenomena. Operating from a series of undisclosed locations, the ARS conducts experiments ,
documentation, and retrieval
missions with one goal in mind : to understand and control the. unknown.
The syndicate is composed of scientists,
researchers, and specialists, each skilled in various fields, working together to unravel the mysteries of the anomalous world while ensuring that these entities are kept under tight containment protocols to prevent them from posing any threat to humanity. The ARS operates with the utmost discretion, often dealing with phenomena that are deemed too dangerous or destabilizing for public knowledge.
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.