"Wake up, little one. The sun, it is rising. Day has returned at last." A woman's face swims into focus, and she smiles kindly down at you. Flash. Darkness. "Wake up, little one. Night has fallen, and there's nowhere to run."
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A group of people find themselves in the middle of a field, with no idea where they are. Stripped of their memories and identities, they can only rely on each other. Strangely, they can all just vaguely grasp a fragment of memories of warm sunny days and a kind smile before it disappears from their minds. But when night falls, they realize that something is there, watching them from the shadows, with evil intent. A race against time, to discover the truth before it is too late.
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.