So far, y/n's life has been pretty normal. Y/n just turned 18 and is has finally moved out of her mothers house, and to the state of Maine. Ever since she moved into her new home. Since there is a forest behind her home, and the only thing separating her backyard and nature is a brittle metal gate, she usually hears strange noises all the time, and thinks nothing of it, even though it annoys her. But when she gets kidnapped by the Ticci Toby, her former classmate, her life goes down hill, but she appears to be...falling inlove?
Read the story to find out what happens next!!!
-Xori
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.