Artemis "Temis" Steinherz, a misanthropic girl of 18 years of age with a doll-like face despite her age, has been a runaway ever since she was 12 years old. She lives, tastes and breathes the life of a runaway. Originally living in Miami where she lived peacefully, was home-schooled and had top notch grades, Temis now lives in Tokyo, Japan, dealing with her compulsive behavior to obtain what she always wanted: a normal life. Although unable to remember her past due to the reccuring insomnias she has, Temis digs deeper into the underground of Tokyo, the only place she last remembers her Dad mentioning, as the infamous yakuza spy, the "Black Fox".
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.