Aryan and Sharanya were deeply in love, and their wedding was just a day away. Tragically, Aryan's life was cut short in a sudden and devastating accident, leaving Sharanya shattered and heartbroken.
Aryan's best friend, Arnash, was consumed by grief and guilt over his friend's death. In a shocking move, Arnash forced Sharanya into a marriage with him, citing that it was Aryan's last wish.
Sharanya was horrified and resistant to the idea, but ultimately felt obligated to honor Aryan's memory. As they began their married life together, Sharanya struggled to come to terms with her new reality.
Despite the initial animosity and resentment between them, Arnash and Sharanya started to develop a complex and intense bond. Arnash's motivations for marrying Sharanya were shrouded in mystery, and Sharanya couldn't help but wonder if he had ulterior motives.
As they navigated their complicated relationship, Sharanya found herself torn between her loyalty to Aryan's memory and her growing feelings for Arnash. But was Arnash truly committed to their marriage, or was he hiding secrets of his own?
Furthermore, the circumstances surrounding Aryan's death remained unclear. Was it truly an accident, or was there more to the story? And what role, if any, did Arnash play in the events leading up to the tragedy?
As the story unfolds, Sharanya and Arnash must confront their demons, unravel the mysteries of the past, and navigate the treacherous landscape of their own hearts. Will they find love and redemption, or will their relationship implode under the weight of secrets and lies?
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.