A sophomore class is taking a filed trip to a beautiful place within the woods, they would be staying in a cabin resort for two weeks, the last class that was sent to this trip, was the rambunctious class...they were too crazy, weren't following the rules, doing inappropriate things that kids their ages should not do, and just in general, a bad class, so they within three days of the first week, were to be sent home, along with the other class, which did nothing wrong.
But...
In the way back, driving through the unfamiliar and eerie woods, something needless to say happened, and worse enough the school was never informed of the early arrival since the teachers in no way could contact due to lack of internet connection...
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.