"Grandma, why does my doll's eye seem to be bleeding?"
"Those are your mom's eyes."
An Eye in a Doll is a heartbreaking novel that tells the story of a young girl named Ana who, after losing her mother in a tragic accident, inherits a doll that is unlike any other. The doll has been crafted with her mother's very own eyes, giving it an eerie, lifelike quality that both terrifies and fascinates Ana.
As she grows older, Ana begins to realize that the doll may hold the key to unlocking the mysteries surrounding her mother's death. With each passing day, she becomes more and more obsessed with the doll and its secrets, even as those around her begin to question her sanity.
As Ana delves deeper into the doll's past, she discovers a dark and twisted history that threatens to consume her entirely. With the help of a few unlikely allies, she must confront her demons and uncover the truth about her mother's death before it's too late.
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.