All the folders, colored a sickening off-white, held tightly in her hand. Each folder held piles upon piles of information and secrets. This was her life's work. But did she really want it to go this way? She was scared, yes, and fear make people do a lot of things. As she raised her hand up to the door, she trembled a bit. Once she stepped into the office there was no going back. The door opened and she sighed. It wasn't as if she could do anything anyways.
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Rated mature for mentions of death, sex, and violence, kidnapping, and gore.
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.