Elderwood Academy is famous for being a safe haven for monsters of all types. Vampires, werewolves, elves, faeries, sirens, mermaids, shapeshifters, and witches alike gather there every school year, expecting to have the time of their lives.
But this year is different. When a fire unexpectedly burns down an entire campus building, killing a single student in the process, signs quickly point to murder. What was safe is safe no more.
Seven students- Ember, Aspen, Casper, Raven, Stirling, Kamden, and Ash- are accused. Various evidence points to each of them, and every one claims to be innocent. As investigations commence, the seven realize there is no one to defend them but themselves.
Left to their own wits, will they be able to uncover the secrets of Cinder, the girl who burned? Or will her tragic fate's truth remain buried forever?
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.