A girl.
A boy.
A killing.
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Name: Ahana Amaretti
Motive: None
Age: 16
Relationship Status: Currently has a love interest, not in relationship
Gender: Female
Clothing Style: Bold, Chunky
Nationality: Half Aussie, quarter Italian, quarter British, was born in England, lives in Australia
Name: Noah Ryland
Motive: None
Age: 16 1/2
Relationship Status: Currently has a love interest, not in relationship
Gender: Male
Clothing Style: Casual, tradie style
Nationality: Half Aussie, half American
Name: Unknown
Motive: Revenge
Age: ???
Relationship Status: Single Pringle
Gender: N/A
Clothing Style: Black
Nationality: Unknown
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Murder.
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.