I have always preferred the silence that surrounded me. I hated any type of controversy: politics, angered patrons at restaurants, and it seemed that a dispute, or a disruption of any kind, put me on edge.
My best friend, Jamieson, was the day to my night. She was absolutely bursting with comments. She loved talking politics, although she never really knew as much as she believed she did, and she loved making a scene. There were times when we went out together where I considered sitting at her feet; hiding beneath the eye-shielding table cloth.
Nevertheless, we went everywhere together. She was always there when I needed her. It's about time I was there for her. So, Greg, if you're reading this: I'm coming for you, you son of a bitch.
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.