Veronica, Saria, Logan, Carter, and Cassie once lived a normal happy life. That is up until they made a reckless descision and let two people die. Soon, they begin being confronted by a woman in a Scarlet Cloak, giving each of them a target to kill-one of them! If they do not kill their target, than the Scarlet Lady will kill one of their loved ones. It's a friend or a family member, a secret for a secret. a death for a death, and a reveal for a reveal. Who will be the first to die? Will the sick game of death ever end?
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.