The small town of Telluride holds a secret.
Xavier James has the perfect life working as the CEO of the biggest, rising business in the city.
However, when he finds a mysterious letter in his parent's basement, he begins to realize that things are not quite as they seem in the James family.
A family reunion leaves Xavier with some startling questions about his past, and he sets off to the mysterious town, Telluride.
He is intrigued by the curiously beautiful teacher, Willow Gray. However, after he shows her the letter, Xavier slowly finds himself drawn into a web of murder, mystery and perhaps, even human sacrifices.
Can Xavier resist the charms of Willow Gray and uncover the secret of the letter before it's too late, or is this just a Telluride legend?
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.