Stefani (Lady Gaga) has been trying to escape her past of abuse from others, including from her alcoholic parents. When her parents suddenly die in a car crash, Stefani, now Violetta moves to Woodsboro, California to live with her sister, Natali. Meanwhile, a copycat killer murders two teenagers who closely knew Violetta. Violetta becomes suspicious if this killer is trying to aiming at her. Now, she has to protect her and what's left of her family from this suspicious killer. What's most important to Stefani is her troubled past that the killer holds. Can Violetta keep a clean slate from the people in Woodsboro?
Violetta meets Joey, who also deals with a troubled past, and both get along. Once they hear about the rumors, they both try to figure out who's the killer by following "the rules."
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.