Leanne's 1st mental hospital. Technically 2nd if you count Bridgeton Road Asylum. At this mental hospital, they have quite a diversity. From kids who have slight problems, who have big problems, to being kidnapped for Cross Heaven's own needs, ect. Mrs. Marie, Leanne's Math teacher, or should I say, Crystal Marie, is the boss of Cross Heaven and is in charge. She has secretly taken lots of kids. The kids who get signed up either actually get help, get brainwashed so that they won't tell, get used for useful research, or nothing at all in the process. It all depends on what they feel like doing to the kids, really. Potential or not. Cross Heaven has its secrets, just as Crystal does. Allow me to take you through some of the kids/people that have been here or have joined recently. Maybe even some special events that have happened as well. Maybe you'll even see some stories of the staff that work there, maybe even Crystal herself, Who knows? ;) Inspired by Idksomething4856's SHF Short Stories.
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.