In this haunting tale of love and madness, the unloved heart is the protagonist, wandering through a treacherous landscape of shattered dreams and shattered sanity. The story unfolds within the confines of a forgotten jazz club where, one woman stands apart-Elise, an outcast who carries an air of mystery and tragedy. She becomes a regular at the jazz club, watching the graceful pianist who captivates her heart and stirs a mixture of adoration and possessiveness within her.
Seraphina, the object of Elise's intense obsession, possesses a captivating presence that transcends the boundaries of the jazz club's dimly lit parlor. As a pianist, her music acts as a siren's call, resonating through the room and reaching deep into the souls of the lost and broken who seek solace within the club's walls. Her melodies are haunting, melancholic, and poignant, weaving a tapestry of emotions that captivates all who listen.
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.