A nightmare is an unpleasant dream, that causes a strong emotional response from the person. Usually it includes a sense of fear, despair, anxiety,discomfort, or panic. All of these elevate the heart rate, and can cause sweating and tears.
Mia Johnson has recently turn 17. Since her Birthday she has been having the same reoccurring and repetitive nightmare every night.
It is violent, it is bloody, and very realistic. If only Mia understood the reason behind the nightmare, then she might understand the connection, and be able to break the link.
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.