Makayla Johnson was an ordinary 16 year old girl with a 17 year old boyfriend named Harry, and a best friend named Macy. But there's just one problem... That's ALL she has. See, her parents were killed when she was 8 years old and she is hated in school. She self harms, and throws up everything she eats. Harry and Macy always try to make her stop, being the only ones that know, they have no choice. But it works only for a day or two. Then she's back at it. She can't ever quit.
But one day, the haters go to far. Makayla can't stand life anymore, and tries to commit suicide. What will happen when Harry, Macy, her 'family', and school find out? Will she succeed, or will she live the life she never wanted?
(Contains self harm, blood, and violence. Do not read if VERY easily triggered. It's not bad tho lol)
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.