With Lexus now living alone with her recently divorced dad who wants a new start, she has no choice but to comply. A new start for her dad means a new town, new house, and of course a new life. With the their great great great ancestors inheritance, they manage to own the Lakewood mansion, against Lexus's suspicions, the move into the mansion to almost immediately have things happen that can't be explained. Between the strange voices at night, and the terrifying shadows Lex see's, together they have raised her suspicions even higher then possible Causing questions to be asked. Who are Lex's ancestors, or do they even exist? Lexus soon finds out that some things are better unanswered.
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.