In a world full of people with abilities, driven to destruction and power, submerge themselves in bloodshed. Then there's him. Huxley Alexander de Lawless, or Huxley for short. A boy born into a family full of secrets, a raging father, cold sister, and a loving mother full of flames. Cursed with the power of visions of the future. He discovers the powers that formed within him, and makes a deal with a demon.
A demon form his very own hatred. One that feeds on his negativity, turning him into a monster. But this demon wants something in return for giving him these abilities. His life. He'll learn to get revenge of those who wrong him in his life.
On top of dealing with his own demons, he's on the look of finding his lost sister who was mysteriously abducted.
If he doesn't learn to stop the one who made him into the exact monster he made a deal with, how will he find his sister?
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.