A story told by a murderer.
A story without a hero.
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'That night, I learned 2 things, murder is easy, and acting came natural.'
I have no name, no face, no nationality.
Yet people can contact me for various job opportunities
Select few have seen me, rest have only heard of me
I am a phantom
A myth
And perhaps a legend
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For the blurred lines between good and bad
For the greater good
For the grey in our lives
For when black and white is in a haze
For doing what others won't
For completing what others can't
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Disclaimer - Characters resembling anyone dead or living is unintentional. If anything feels a lot like something that you have previously seen or read, it is a coincidence { sorry, my writing is a lot influenced }
Don't try the stunts. They are NOT meant to be replicated.
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Constructive criticism appreciated.
Trigger warning: It goes without saying - death, light violence and gore, mentions of suicide, panic/anxiety attacks.
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.