Luka and Svetz are studying at the renowned Winterspring Academy, in the year of 247 NB[New Beginning]. Things seem rather normal at first, Basic Combat at 10 AM, Advanced Weaponry at 4 PM, and more common classes in between. Things start to get odd, Students begin disappearing night after night, only to turn up in absolutely horrifying way. To try and solve this odd string of murder Luka, Svetz, and a few other friends decide to start meeting up at a candy-shop every few days to discuss what they can do to help, but will they just be effortlessly wiped off the face of the planet as easily as the others?
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.