Two kids, Ethan and Jake, decided to get access to the deep web to see if what lies there is true. To their horror, the two discovered exactly what they hoped to not find. After discovering an awful live snuff video, the two scarred young adults decided to keep the deep web search a secret from their parents and other friends. They come to regret their decision even more whenever a faceless hacker finds his way into the chatroom that Ethan set up for he and his friends and harasses Ethan with vague threats and morse code, stating that they knew about what they'd seen. Horrified, Ethan is now confronted with a possible life or death situation from a mysterious stranger that obviously wants something from him...
WARNING: I would advise you to STAY away from accessing the deep web yourself. Not all of it is bad, but you may stumble into something that you can't get yourself out of. This is not a joke or just something added to the lore of the story, this is a serious warning. Some awful people have managed to find their web visitors' locations, and have even been said to hack into web cams. Please, for your safety, I urge you to be careful.
If you're not at all familiar with the deep web, don't worry. It's not something you can accidentally stumble upon because it can't be accessed on the surface web, it can only be visited using special programs that are properly labeled. If you still have questions, I've provided a YouTube link below from a well-sourced and informative Youtuber that I am a huge fan of, Top5s, that does a good job of explaining what the deep web is and the dangers of it. Please subscribe to him, he deserves the recognition:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HG2VVIOKno&t=154s
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.