“Well, what was I supposed to do Finn? I am still so numb inside and strangely it hurts like hell.”
“Well at least it’s better than being dead, little sister.” He said smiling like an idiot.
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Two years, after the untimely death of her brother Finn and best friend Carrie, Sandy decides she is done being depressed.
It’s easier said than done, as no hobby or school activity succeed in making her happy. But, after getting addicted to some crime/detective tv shows, Sandy decides to become a secret private investigator at her school to help students with their petty problems.
But, she gets a much more serious case to solve, when she gets an email from fallencrystalballs@finley.com also known as "Winged Heartdagger".
So, will Sandy ever get over such a horrible incident once she figures out what happened to the people she loved?
Well, read to find out!
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.