In "Detention's Deadly Secret", a group of teenagers find themselves trapped in Saturday detention, expecting a mundane day of punishment and boredom. However, their world is turned upside down when they stumble upon a lifeless body within the confines of their detention room. As they, grapple with shock and fear, it becomes clear that their discovering was no accident.
As the hours unfold, tension mounts and the group realizes they are not alone in their predicament. Mysterious circumstances surround the deceased, leading to chilling questions and suspicious amongst the teens. With each passing moment, the danger intensifies, and they find themselves facing deadly consequences.
As they desperately try to uncover the truth, the once-causal acquaintances must band together, navigating a treacherous web of secrets, betrayal, and expected alliances. With every revelation, the stakes rise, and the line between friend and foe becomes buried.
In "Detention's Deadly Secret", the teens are confronted with their own mortally, as they race against time to unravel the enigma before it claims more lives. Amidist the chaos and uncertainty, they must confront their deepest fears, confront their own pasts, and make unimaginable sacrifices to survive.
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.