The story of Ambrose is one of pain, perseverance, and destiny. Born into a simple village, his life was shattered when a mysterious mark appeared on his right hand-an otherworldly sigil that glowed under the moonlight. The villagers, frightened and superstitious, deemed him cursed and banished him to the dark forests, where survival became his only purpose. Over six years, Ambrose transformed into a hardened soul, his heart filled with rage against the humans who cast him out and the gods who condemned him with this enigmatic curse. Yet, even as he hunted beasts for sustenance and built a solitary life, his cold existence was suddenly interrupted.
One fateful day, while out hunting, Ambrose encountered a woman of unimaginable beauty-Aphrodite, goddess of love. Her ethereal presence stirred something long dormant within him, a fleeting warmth that his hardened heart could scarcely recognize. Their encounter was brief but transformative, as she revealed fragments of a grander fate tied to his cursed mark. Her cryptic words only deepened his yearning for answers, but before he could learn more, she was whisked away through a divine portal, leaving Ambrose with a lingering whisper: "Come find me."
Determined to uncover the truth, Ambrose embarked on a perilous journey to Mount Olympus!
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.