"There is something going on with this boy" I said to myself, trying to keep quiet. This boy was unusual, and he acted like he was different, though I know what being different is like.
We had gotten to an abandoned house, and a man walked up to him. I tensed up, ready to protect him,
though I may not be strong, I have my ways, so there was other things I could do. I was nervous for him. I didn't know if he knew the man, but I was ready to do anything for him, because therefore, I was in love with Ash, the boy standing before me.
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.