family feud, friendship, cutting ties, injustice against the poor, privileges and blood baths.
The Jacinto family has lived up to their "perfect family" image up until today, always mentioned in articles related to bachelors, successful businesses, influential people and so much more. Even the scions of the Jacinto clan have received fame and are well respected by the public. Not a single flaw has been seen by the public eye.
But all falters when Francisco Jacinto, the head of the family, was found dead on the cold grounds of the mansion's garden; secrets begin to unfold as the faultfinding eyes of the public start to pinpoint who the real killer is.
"Kapag nahihirapang huminga, dito ka, sa aking tahanan, sa kalayaan."
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.