A girl, working at a small thrift shop one night, finds a man sleeping in the alleyway. Unsure if he was alive or not, she checks, only to wake him up and scare the life out of her when he pushes her up against the side of the building. She begs with him to not kill her, but all he seems to do is stare at her. Before letting her go, shriveling into the side of the building, and walking away down the road.
What was up with it? She didn't know. But this isn't the first time she sees him. One day he comes in, one day he's outside the front window, another he's keeping a criminal from robbing the place.
What is it that he wants from her?
Read Hidden Agenda to find out...
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.