What if Melody never became a ghost?
After a tragedy that changed her life eternally, Melody Pianissima is shocked when she unexpectedly wins a mansion in the mail- that is, her family's own mansion that had burned down five years ago. Setting out to find answers as opposed to whatever happened to the Pianissima family, Melody ventures to the mansion only to find herself trapped-and only she can get herself out. Well... Maybe not just herself.
Luigi also gets a slip in the mail when he wins a contest-a contest he never entered. His prize? The majestic Pianissima Mansion. But when he arrives at his new "humble home", he gets more than he bargined for-the nefarious King Boo, in which he'd defeated, has kidnapped his brother, Mario.
On the plus side, his new friend Melody Pianissima is with him, and so is Professor E. Gadd, who supplies him with the Poltergeist 3000, allowing him to suck up ghosts. But it's not just about the ghosts.
Will Melody find the answers to what led to her family's deaths? Will Luigi save Mario? Or will the king of the Boos claim both their lives...
This is not the game you know. This is not the game you've played. This is a story of mystery, finding answers, and love(maybe). This is a Twisted Tale.
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.