"M Ville, a town full of regular people, living regular lives, doing regular activities," Min Yoongi said as he and Jung Hoseok walked through the famous forest of M Ville, known for its honey bees.
"Do you like living like this?" Hoseok asked, a smirk appearing on his face as one of his eyebrows raised.
"Well, yes. There's never a reason to worry- nothing ever happens," Yoongi assured.
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Fall of 2003, teen is found hanging from a rope on a tree on the outskirts of M Ville. Police confirms that he has signs of sexual and fisical abuse.
Winter of 2003, shooting at S.L Highschool, M Ville. Five deaths and eighteen ingured.
Spring of 2004, family goes missing. Residents confirm that the last time they were seen was in M Ville.
Summer of 2004, bodies are found mutilated inside a cabin on the outskirts of M Ville. Police speculate that they were used for a ritual.
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Hoseok looked at Yoongi with a warm-serene smile. He couldn't be happier; he loved his life, he loved Yoongi, he loved M Ville.
As they contined walking, Hoseok grabed Yoongi's hand gently and while caressing it, he murmured, "Yeah, I guess you're right...nothing ever happens".
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.