I can see him, out of the corner of my eye. He's walking. Closer, closer and closer to me. Coming up the street, he stays hidden in the shadows, where he belongs. When he is less then a block away, I start to run... But he is running now too. I trip on a stone then hear him hover above me. He bends down, breath stinking like beer and climbs on top of me. He whispers in my ears, "Hello sweetie, looks like I finally get to be with you..." I can hear the smile when he speaks. I try to fight and get him off of me but he is too large. I begin to scream but I am cut off when my face is slammed into the cold, hard pavement below. I begin to slowly drift off, slipping into the darkness...
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.