"Ever...
Been trapped in Toys R Us with two psychotic lovers, your supposed-to-be-dead best friend, the most cliche horror film screamer girl, and Harry Potter?
Problem is: Harry Potter just doesn't have spells to cover our problems. Sorry, bro."
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After successfully returning from one of the most deadly missions any CIA agent can complete, eighteen year old spy, Alisha Winchester, receives an interesting note written on her bathroom mirror:
You know I want you, Ali. And I always get what I want.
The exact words her target said to her, moments before she killed him.
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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.