In every stumble we take, every defeat we've gone through a friend in deep guides us, protects us and the line of the race will be the step of each for a new dawn.
A group of laughter, a basketful of smiles, a joyous helping of hands lifted Christy for triumph that 800 meter track was so far, as if the tracks were mere puzzles of life started to stow away. But now, an overwhelming feeling cloaked everyone beyond the colors of the radiant sun and the brick-red tracks.
But when all the rejoice will fade away, and a million thanks rejuvenate every athlete's quench for victory, a small but extraordinary name was innocently mentioned.
Elli, a little but intriguing name . . . A name of a good friend ? A name of a strong shield? A name of adventurous kid? A name of of loving son? A name of a God-fearing child?
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.