I was never the girl who was surrounded by people, in fact I was a very shy girl. I had what almost every lucky child in the world had. A loving family, best friends, annoying older brother, and doting teachers who would praise me for every A I got. No, I really liked my life and I thanked God for it every day. But, like they say it was 'The Calm before The Storm'. Yes, I thought my life was a bit boring, and I regretted wishing it would become more. Yes.....My name is Ericka Chan and on the year of 2016, my life ended, I was bitten by one of those monsters. All I hear are desperate screams and the sight of scarlet liquid splattered all over. What makes matters worse is that...I am still Alive....and I am Immune....
....This is how my Tale of Survival began....
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.