Soleil, named after the sun in her mother's native language, can sense the future when glancing into one's eyes. She's been able to since she was young, and she keeps a book filled with the futures and fates of everyone in Garnet's Peak. Yes, futures and fates. Two different things. A future is an upcoming memory that will be forever important to its owner and fate is death.
And lately, Soleil has had enough of both.
For @OpenNovellaContest's writing prompt.
A mix of...
#56. You can see the future by looking into people's eyes. However, if you tell them about it, it won't come to fruition. One day, you lock eyes with yourself in the mirror.
and #4. You're a weapon, and weapons don't weep.
THE COVER ART IS NOT MINE!!!
****I AM NOT FINISHED, THIS IS JUST A SHORT INTRODUCTION. I AM CONTINUOUSLY GOING TO BE WRITING THIS!!****
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.