Set in 1960s France, "The Elixir of the Enchanted Forest" is a captivating tale of mystery, magic, and self-discovery. Amélie, a young woman in her early 20s, stumbles upon the diary of her ancestor, Madeleine, which leads her on an extraordinary journey to uncover the secrets of her village, La Vallée des Merveilles, and the enchanted forest that lies hidden within the mountains. Guided by her ancestors' wisdom and the power of a mystical elixir, Amélie unravels the ancient mysteries and embraces her destiny as the guardian of the enchanted forest. This mesmerizing story, inspired by the works of Paulo Coelho, explores the unbreakable bond between the living and the realm of spirits, the power of love, and the endless possibilities of the unknown.
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.