There is only one possible explanation, that is murder. But, no clues, all the data is erased. What is happening? this is slipping out of my hands! "Damn it!"
The sound of the calling bell reached my ears, who is it? I got up from the chair, pushing it back. I started walking towards the door, this case is draining me completely. I turned the knob, pushing the door open. It's early morning, no one is in my sight. There are some footprints on the sandy path, I looked again. Not even a single soul. Sudden surge of pain in the back of my head, the world started spinning. Everything went black.
WARNING: Contains really disturbing incidents
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.