When I was a child, there were so many things I wanted. No scratch that, I needed them. But did I really? Give me a break, I was a kid. When my 21st birthday rolled around, I got thrown a surprise birthday party. That's when I realized; I didn't need any of this stuff! All of these gifts: games, books, art supplies, I didn't need any of that stuff. Why did I just realize that you may ask? Well, on my 21st birthday, my house burnt down and my family along with it.
Meet Domino Ace, a woman that has a history of her surroundings being burnt, her old home, the bar she goes to, her family, and her new home. When she overhears a conversation between two friends, a date is mentioned, her birthday. Thinking it's a party, she's surprised with a fire that rages on in the apartment she lived in. Diving deeper, she makes new friends as well as learns about what's going on behind the scenes.
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.