It all started with an argument between Rio Chapman and his wife on September 23 1974 On Hermlock avenue 64. Rio Chapman would later be found out to be the non biological father for Tokio Vause, hence the name Tokio Vause not having the Family's last name, Chapman. When Tokio came to her house, she witnessed her parents' argument which would result in her getting PTSD flashbacks that were oddly hazy, and wanting an escape from the house she was currently in. She took a long walk and arrived at the home that was supposedly "The Menacing Yellow House '' She then entered the house with open arms when she was then introduced to the family members who she ought to be familiar with although she was scared by them at the same time. She was offered cookies which were later on be found to have been drugged (specifically with heroin) in them due to the fact that the mother of the house, Carol Delironte Louise, was a drug addict. Tokio was reluctant to eat the cookies because they seemed off but was shoved with force by Carol, 3 cookies in the mouth and made her swallow which would result in Tokio having a minor overdose. Tokio then woke up lying down with scars, injuries, and burnt marks from cigarettes all over her body and not long after that, Tokio had a wakeup call and came to the realization that she was in her old house before she was adopted by Rio Chapman. Tokio then smiles while slowly passing away with her last words being
"I missed home, glad to be back mom." What will happen next? Who was her mom and what was she like? What happened to Tokio and the house? Continue reading further to find out!
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.