Lily visits her aunts for a month, who have moved only a month ago. The neighborhood she is introduced to seems normal at first, but when she hears rumours from a kid her age, she can't help but wonder what's truly going on.
Cover was made by the amazing @HaruShimasora
An original story written by a fanfic writer, let's see how this goes. I love mystery and spooky stories, so that's kind of where this is going. Some of my favourite irl authors are Mary Downing Hahn and Peg Kehret.
This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, events and incidents are either the author's imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance of actual persons, living or dead, or actual events are purely coincidental.
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.