Running, running, running. That's all I could do. I ran as fast as could, not caring the slightest I was losing the ability to breath in minutes. I had to run. It was dark and cold and I couldn't see anything in sight. I didn't know what the time was, or where I was. Without warning, I fell and was unable to find the strength to pick myself back up. Tiresomely, I crawled along the dry, dirty floor, twigs crackling on each movement as I tried to find my way out. It was hopeless, I couldn't get out of here even if my life depended on it. I began hearing the echo of footsteps behind me, shouting and yelling.
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.