Copper Reven, Member of The Hecata. A cannibal. The Rachers' own notorious serial killer. Known to the public as The Sulfur killer due to his calling card: the symbol of sulfur.
Silver Cavas, Aspiring Detective. She has been chasing this man since he ended up killing her sister in 2002. An unknown enemy. And she is just a human,
Cider Rays. The Robin of The Rachers. Loved and adored by many fans, hiding a runaway girl from a nasty serpent.
Carver Phonix. Primogen of Clan Toreador. A man all should treat with respect and caution. Else they wish to become Nosferatu.
Elias Wuchter. Formerly affiliated with Germany during world wars 1 and 2, he is a man of funding and research.
To those who read Cider's Bane, this is a gift. At least the subplot is. The main plot is a murder mystery. However the subplot is a treat for those who did read it. These 5 characters will be shown through different perspectives. Every 4 chapters, 2 with Copper 2 with Silver, Carver, Cider or Elias get their own chapter in their point of view. So if your just here for the murder mystery, if your just here for some closure on Cider's Bane, or if you are a Carver Stan like me (love him, I'm proud of my boi.) Enjoy! :)
Cover art is by me
The woman is Sapheris Livia, a character I will be sharing more about In her own story.
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.