Valerie is a normal school girl, living her best teenage years, being cutesy, popular, and overall a good little girl. And then we have Mars! She's shy, seclusive, and has...a rare condition. Whenever she catches feelings for someone for too long, or thinks about them for too long, something grows inside. A..void. Releasing black, sludgy tentacles. And whenever that void comes out, it possibly kills..one person, and could cause serious collateral damage. Could Valerie be in danger? Could Mars be in danger? Find out in the dark, suspenseful book, known as Valerie.
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.