The perfect blend of OUTER BANKS, STRANGER THINGS, and RIVERDALE. Welcome to Overdale, a town where nothing is as it seems.
HARPER was born from the flames. After a failed lab test, Harper walked right out of the flames.
WYATT threw himself out to sea 257 days ago. Then, the same day Harper appeared, Wyatt walked right out of the same ocean he threw himself into.
MARKO was Wyatt's best friend, and is harboring a secret he oathed Wyatt that he would never tell, that could change Overdale forever.
OVERDALE is not at all what it seems, hiding many dark secrets behind the cute awnings of all the independent shops, and someway somehow, secrets always find a way to come 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.