I was alone for once. In my room. For my whole life - maybe even the rest of it.. I can't be left alone- Luna or Rick had to keep checking up on me..it was kinda their job..
But Rick passed away, so I had to move in with Luna..
I sometimes want to blame him.. But.. anywho, I can't be left alone.
That's my payment I guess for being a bit.. suicidal..
I'm taking medication now, Luna makes sure of that, though I've tried not taking it before.
When I say, I had to move in with Luna, well..
Keith, my older brother died, and mom left Rick, and then he.. .
He killed himself too.. which is why I sometimes refer to him as Rick, instead of dad..
Luna was my caretaker now, she was the only friend I had..
1 . I'm Forbidden to be alone.
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.