( CLOSED )
❝ it's in my heart and in my head,❞
━━━━ 'Twas a dark, autumn night
in late October, a group a friends sat by
the fire, comfortably. But what of
the dangers that lurk within the town.
What seemed to be a pleasant holiday,
had now turned into a disaster. And
each friend had a role in this fatal story.
Secrets are to be revealed, friendships
will break, love won't last, lies will be
told, and blood will be spilled.
❝ you can't take back the things you said.❞
( original apply fic! )
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.