This is a mystery story, with mild gore so be aware of that.
Kabil Yates is not your typical man. 6'5, muscular, brownish blue eyes, and blackish blonde hair. He works hard and lives a solitary life. He shouldn't have to work this hard, but he does. He's the man who desperately needs therapy, and a good story. When this unknown number comes along, giving him a job for $700k, he thinks its a miracle. But, later on he realizes maybe this isn't the best thing for him. he hopes that one day he'll be free, if the world burns.
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.