He is closer, with each step the excitement rattles my nerves. My hands are beginning to crunch up again into a fist, my knees locking, and the hair on the back side of my neck erect. He's only a few yards away.
"I can't- I can't do this." Yes you can!
It's like two different beings appeared on my shoulders. The two halves of me.
Myself and Him.
You must do it. He betrayed you for that slut.
"Don't call her that, she's beautiful."
She was until you killed her.
"I didn't kill her, you did!"
But you let me. You're just as guilty.
"Shut up! I'm not going to, he's my friend."
Not any more. He didn't even go to your birthday party. What kind of friend is that. A fucked up selfish one. Now do it.
"No."
Do it!
"No!"
DO IT!!!
My hands are taken over by this being of mine, this evil soul. He has possessed my muscles, my bones, my mind. These muscles tighten into knots. My head cocks up, I can feel my eyes turn to darkness. I'm not strong enough to resist! Someone help me. I need help! Please
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.