Ten years ago, Marilyn and Samael were inseparable soulmates, until they were forced between life and death.
Ten years later, still haunted by nightmares that remind her of what that fateful night took from her, Marilyn reunites with their friends at a wedding in the old town of Driftmuth, known for its rather eerie atmosphere. And when things... coincidences, even... occur, one fact comes beyond the grave.
Something old and powerful is pulling the strings in Driftmuth.
Someone, who knows her name.
Something, that wants her dead.
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.