ᙙᙖ 𝐁 𝐔 𝐓 𝐓 𝐄 𝐑 𝐅 𝐋 𝐘 ᙙᙖ
butterfly (n.)
/ˈbʌtəflʌɪ/
1. A nectar-feeding insect with two pairs of large, typically brightly coloured wings that are covered with microscopic scales.
2. A fluttering and nauseous sensation felt in the stomach when one is nervous.
𝐀𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐚
She lay separate in this world, believing she was alone. A single butterfly fluttering amongst an earth of moth's. Solitude was her comfort, she appreciated the rare beauty of silence. An unimportant artist, quietly working away at her passion for creativity.
She found it difficult to trust and to love, grateful for what she had. She didn't believe in true love, people were too greedy. They always wanted more, something she never believed she was capable of giving.
She made sure nobody noticed her, but unbeknownst to her, someone did.
𝐀𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐨𝐧
A mysterious, brooding man, camouflaging within the craft of ink. Each profession was exhibited with precision and control. A dangerous aura emitted from the man, something dark concealed deep within.
One day, a delicate butterfly drifted past him, an obsession slowly crafting. A hazardous fixation.
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I'm not great at descriptions.
I would just like to let you know that all media used in this book, is not my own. All is used off of google. Also, please bear with me if the translations are incorrect, I use google translate.
𝐖 𝐀 𝐑 𝐍 𝐈 𝐍 𝐆:. Will include violence, mature language and non-consensual scenes.
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.