I was hiding behind a large container, completely drenched with sweat. My legs were not able to move anymore, I was totally worn out. I wanted to yell out Sam's name but was afraid of getting caught by that lunatic. I hated him, hated him from every bit of my bones. He made my life a living hell, forcing out the air out of my lungs and most of all he hurt her, killed her.
I wanted to see him rot and he wanted to see me dead. And today was the day.
"FOUND YOU." He said, from behind me.
I turned around and saw him there looking at me with those disgusting eyes. It made me sick.
I was terrified, but brave.
He held an axe in his hand, I held a knife in mine.
His eyes held evil looks, and mine held hatred.
This was it. It was either me or him.
It all came down to this, it was a night, similar to, THAT NIGHT.
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.