Dakota just started her junior year of high school. She finds that her old elementary school bully, Seth, is now attending her school again. She begins to notice how much he has changed and starts to wonder why. Driven by curiosity, she finds out how deep and dark his past really goes.
Seth and his sadistic friend Isaac have been together for years, but Isaac's true colors have been starting to reveal. Isaac begins to get himself into more and more trouble, and decides to test Seth's loyalty to him.
The decisions that Seth will make will change the lives of many.
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WARNING: There are scenes that do not suit all readers, so be aware. This will include strong language, graphic violence, drugs, alcohol, sex, and other mature themes. The farther you go, the worse these topics will get.
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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.