Infamous serial killer Jack the Ripper has been terrorizing the people of Whitechapel with his elusiveness. His brutal mutilation and murder of prostitutes has kept the authorities on edge, but once letters start coming in, taunting police with the killer's love of gore and descriptions of the next murders, they know that they'll need back up from the woman who knows London's dark alleys best.
*this story will contain mature language, graphic depictions of violence, abuse(emotional), gore, corporal punishment, and sexual references. This is your only warning, if any of these disturb you, please do not read. Continue at your own risk*
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.