In the quiet city of Rockwell, a haunting mystery unfolds as nightmares bleed into reality, threatening the lives of innocent souls. Seventeen-year-old Teya Phillips finds herself tormented by terrifying dreams of brutal murders - scenes that soon manifest into grisly crimes haunting her waking world. As the nightmares intensify, Teya becomes desperate for answers, but the closer she gets to the truth, the more dangerous her pursuit becomes.
Detective Lilian Roland, an investigator determined to keep her city safe. Assigned to the chilling case, Lilian finds herself perplexed by the uncanny connection between Teya's nightmares and the actual murders. As the body count rises, she realises she must rely on the very source of the darkness to shed light on the enigmatic killer.
Yet, amid the chaos, Teya receives anonymous, cryptic notes urging her to abandon her investigation. Someone seems determined to steer her away from the truth, and the ominous presence lurks closer than she could ever imagine. Unsure of whom to trust, she cautiously allies herself with Detective Roland, as they both grapple with the terrifying realization that the killer might be someone they've known all along.
Together, they embark on a heart-stopping race against time, using Teya's nightmares as clues to outwit the elusive serial killer before he claims another life.
"Nightmares of Truth" is a gripping psychological thriller that delves into the twisted realms of dreams and darkness, where the power of collaboration between a teenage girl and a determined detective may be the only hope to stop a cold-blooded murderer in his tracks.
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.