Marshall England is a boy who lives with his grandma who he calls nana. Nana is his legal guardian as his parent both died at a car crash when he was 3, and Marshall still blames himself to this day. Marshall grew up wonderfully with his nana a few weeks after he turned 4. Marshall lives his life wonderfully, always getting what he wanted whether it was bought for him or just appeared one day. He struggles making friends due to him being "cursed"; anyone who mistreats him goes missing or get mutilated, so he grew up with one friend. However, his life suddenly takes a turn for the worse, when someone makes their move. Who will it be? Who's done such a thing? And, have they been watching this whole time?
Story contains rape, trafficking, death, cannibalism, and gore. Please read at your own risk (and possibly sanity).
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.