𝐈𝐧 𝐚 𝐦𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬, she fell apart, crying as she covered her face with tired hands. Sobs growing erratic, the man quietly listened from the other end of the call. A grim sigh left his mouth, he knew this was where it ended. It was truly disappointing, really, he quite liked this one.
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𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝, leading her down the alleyway, the girl's heels clicked with every step. Whispering false reassurance, she spoke promises she wouldn't keep. From the start, she knew the younger knew no better, no better than to play right into the simple manipulation.
Plot Credits: living on Neptune
Written by: Unknown Hamster (in association w/ living on Neptune)
Started: October 3rd, 2021
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.