Kim Taehyung: 24, Psychologist, Not one of the best known, but paid well, has a fairly decent reputation. A simple condo with his dog, alone. Works at a famous psychology center.
Park Jimin: 24, Baker and owner of, "Park's, Pretty in Pink!", lives alone in an apartment. Goes to therapy at Kim Regency Therapy. From 8 am-6 pm the bakery is as normal as can be. From 7 pm-10 pm, he serves a deadly treat.
Cyanide cupcakes are Jimins specialty. He's been working for a few groups of killers and its so stressful for him that he goes to talk to a psychologist. He happens to meet Kim Taehyung, who doesn't judge him based on what he's done. When Jimin shows up to his office with a cupcake one day and leaves, perhaps Taehyung believes his best interest is to follow the clues to avoid a sugary death.
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.