"It's surprisingly easy to kidnap a girl, Mona. Especially if you know everything about her."
At the prestigious Emerson College of Arts, only the elite few have the privilege of graduating. At the end of their final year, the students take the biggest exam of their lives - either they graduate with the highest marks and a earn place in the art world, or they don't.
Three women, eager to prove they're deserving of their places at Emerson, find themselves at the base of morality when they decide to kidnap their ex-best friend.
At Emerson, no bad deed goes unnoticed, time unfolds even the darkest of secrets, and all roads lead to madness.
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.