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Student 0034's Journal
Im Young Jae, an unbowed rank one student in one of the most prestigious high schools in South Korea, with student code, 0034, fell to his death one cold morning of December. Due to the traditional examination and evaluation of Yeonghwa High School, otherwise dubbed as "The Home of Aspiring Lawyers", Young Jae's death case was discussed upon the school's monthly mock trial together with legitimate investigators, prosecutor, teachers and parents as their guests and guides. In which Kang Bo Min, the former friend of the fallen student, act as the defense counsel of an accused student that was said to have problems with Young Jae. Will these students unravel the hidden cause of Young Jae's death? Did he really just committed suicide or someone killed him? Will the Korea's Legal Court consider the school's trial? Is there more than a simple 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.