"It was familiar," Raelyn said, turning towards Ciaran. "What? Familiar? To what?" Ciaran said, turning her head to the left to get a better look at Raelyn. "I- I can't exactly recall, but- I felt like I was in the fire before it actually happened." Raelyn said, expecting Ciaran to laugh. "What?" Ciaran's smile faded. Raelyn looked surprised towards Ciaran. "You...didn't laugh at the stupid statement I just said?" Raelyn said, turning her head side to side. "I was gonna say that if the fire burned some of your brain tissue as well, but your too smart for that." Ciaran said, scratching her cheek. Raelyn smiled. "I'm flattered" she said, responding to Ciaran. "It's supposed to offend you not flatter you," Ciaran said, scoffing. "Okay, but seriously, what did you mean by 'familiar'" Ciaran said, sounding worried. "I have no- wait" Raelyn said, stopping herself. "My dream last night, it was the exact same as the incident today."
Warning: This story contains strong language, along with violence.
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.