Elena Swan, a servant of a bloodthirsty Master who enjoys watching the crimson liquid drip slowly onto his cold stone floors, was participating in a life changing Game. She was to compete against four other participants, aiming to kill or be killed. If she survives, she is allowed to leave the dark, gloomy mansion and have a new life outside in the wide world. But the tournament is tougher than she thinks, and as she works her way through daggers and arrows, she discovers the secret of the Master. If she wishes to be free for once and for all, she must take the Diamond Necklace from him and bring it to its sisters: the necklaces of the ruby, sapphire and emerald. However, when the Master realises that his daughters are helping his servant through the Game, he banishes them to the dungeons for good. Elena will have to work to defeat the Master and gain freedom for everyone in the mansion...alone.
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.