Title: "Beneath the Clouds
When siblings Chika and George reunite after a long separation, they unwittingly unravel a tangled web of family secrets and lies that threaten to destroy their lives.
As they dig deeper, they encounter a complex maze of betrayal, denial, and deceit that leads them to question everything they thought they knew about their family.
With their lives at stake, Chika and George must navigate the treacherous landscape of their family's past, confronting emotions, pain, and loyalty along the way.
As they fight to uncover the truth, they are met with resistance, silence, and even death. But they refuse to back down, driven by a fierce determination to expose the secrets that have haunted their family for so long.
Through their journey, Chika and George discover the true meaning of gratitude, redemption, and the unbreakable bond between siblings.
Will they be able to uncover the truth and bring justice to their family, or will the secrets they uncover destroy them forever?
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.