Rapists, murderers, robbers, vandilizers, gunmen, homeless, thieves, hookers, prostitutes. Welcome to New York City. We've got it all.
At first glance, New York City is just what it seems to be in the movies: beautiful, diverse, colorful, joyful, lively. And at second glance, New York becomes the wasted city. The most horrible, cruel city around. And that's usually it. People only take first and second glances. I did too. But then I took a third. I took a third glance at the world that I grew up in. The world that spewed so much hatred and anger. And I didn't see hate. I saw love.
I believe that every bad guy has a good side. I believe that under New York City's hateful cover is a world full of promises. After all, New York City is my home. I would never abandon my city. I will do everything in my power to protect the city that gave me something to live for. Even if it requires me to become one of New York City's worst beings. But then again, I'm used to this. This is NYC. Welcome to my world. Welcome home.
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.