Who killed mommy dearest?
The Battle Siblings consist of 3 sisters and 4 brothers.
Emily Battle: Age 25, The sister who ran.
Edwardo Battle: Age 23, The brother who will take over.
Mint Battle: Age 20, The Protective Kid in over his head.
Thomas Battle: Age 19, The mommy's boy.
Layla Battle: Age 18, The Glue
Everin Battle: Age 17, The Naive Girl in over her head.
Peter Battle: Age 15, The Sociopath.
And don't forget, Mother Dearest, Cindy Battle. Not the one who started it all, not the one who will finish it, but the one who built it!
The leader if you will, Of Cult THY Battle.
You know what they say,
"Keep IT n the family!"
Remember, blood is Thicker then Water, until you pour in some gasoline!
(Also the story cover was found on Google)
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.