After moving in to a new state, Ethan tries to steer his life into what it used to be. He starts to works at an office firm, earning a satisfactory salary, plus the working conditions are comfortable. Though not particularly popular, he makes a couple of friends at his job and even develops a crush on a coworker named Amanda. This balance however gets disturbed when Amanda gets attacked by an unknown assailant. Ethan manages to protect her but the assailant promises to strike again. Ethan feels obliged to ensure Amanda's safety, even if it means risking his. But there's more to this act of chivalry than meets the eye.
Meanwhile, Jason is an ex-detective with nothing to live for. After a failed attempt to take his own life, he welcomes an unexpected visitor into his home. An old colleague from the police station he used to be stationed in. His peculiar set of skills and ample experience in the field are needed with a special case. One that is connected to the loss of his family and job. Skeptical at first, Jason decides to help track down the infamous urban myth knows as "The Mindkiller", a serial killer that was never caught. Though Jason does not believe in ghosts, maybe it's time he became more open-minded.
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.