Jason Todd, the second Robin was never given the proper guidance he needed. Nor was he ever provided a family in the way that he called for.
Before his brutal death at the hands of The Joker, and even before he partnered up with Batman, Jason lived on the streets of Gotham. Stealing from local stores to try to get by, as he was homeless. He had no family. Except, his older cousin. Who he approached for help, but, Jason, in heartbreaking fashion was denied. His older cousin used him as it benefited his business selfishly. It didn't benefit Jason, however.
Now, years later, Jason is back. Walking the dark, lonely streets of Gotham. Not as a desperate kid. Not as Robin. Not family, but as Red Hood. Full of rage and vengeance.. and in his mind, this all started with one man. Nóel Todd.
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.