Leslie McDermott is just trying to make it through her senior year of high school. She's doing pretty well at it, in fact. Good grades, great friends, the boyfriend she's been with since freshman year, loving parents. Basically, things couldn't be better.
Until the package. The package changes everything, and it's only the beginning. Follow Leslie, her friends, her family, and even the killer through to the end of this web of lies, death, and love.
(Inspired by classic horror movies, such as Halloween, Scream, and Friday the 13th)
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.