Death. it's a serious thing. some fear it, some praise it, and some try to make it come quicker, but no matter how you look at it it'll always happen at some point. But what if it wasn't from old age? yet still, you did not inflict harm to yourself so purposely, you will die? Murder. When one kills another for money, revenge, or just no reason whatsoever. i just don't understand it, Why murder someone when you could just live a normal life? Of course, it's a crime. Someone will find out if you murder someone, and you will be put in jail for it. Unless, of course, the murderer you are trying to find and put in jail...is yourself, trying to cover up the evidence
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.