Living with the infamous Muzan Kitbutsuji in ancient times when he first became a demon, Kiyoshi stuck by him thru it all. "See him turn into this creature this... horrible thing covered in teeth like spikes. It was hard to watch him like that, but he was the man I loved, and I wasn't gonna let anybody hurt him..." Kiyoshi was so in love with Muzan he let him become his whole world, leaving no room in it for himself. When Muzan decided he no longer needed him, he abandoned Yoshi, leaving the young man who had just turned a demon wondering what he was without him. Kiyoshi was left chained up and naked in the bed he made "love" in with Muzan. Watching the man he loved, walk away and say those dreadful words..."You are of no use to me anymore..."
TW! There will be mentions of child abuse, killing, degrading, and name calling. Childhood torment and PTSD trauma
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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.