As confirmed by the police, there had been a murder at Oak High.
Students and staff were shocked to hear the news, especially since this had taken place on campus. The school had a reputation for being very safe and secure, so for something like a murder to happen on school grounds... Everyone was in disbelief.
Students spread the word quickly, and soon enough everyone knew about the murder. One of those students was Opal, a senior part of the photography club. Opal has always taken a liking to police investigations and detective work, so the open murder case quickly caught the teen's attention. Opal quickly expressed her passion to the 3 other photography club members, who also became rather intrigued.
Before long, another murder happened.
And another.
And another.
Now not only was the preditor a murderer, but they were also a psychopathic serial killer running loose on the campus! Opal, Quinn, James, and Susie decide to take matters into their own hands as well, and secretly attempt to solve this murder case.
Will they catch the killer before its 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.