In the small, picturesque town of Ravenwood, where secrets lie buried like ancient relics, an eerie hush blankets the moonlit nights. At the stroke of midnight, when the world is cloaked in darkness, the shadows seem to come alive, whispering untold mysteries that send shivers down the spines of the townsfolk.
In "The Enigmatic Shadows of Midnight," we delve into a complex and twisted web of enigmas that begins when the enigmatic newcomer, Alexander Blackwood, arrives in Ravenwood. With his brooding charisma and a past veiled in shadows, he becomes the center of attention among the townspeople. However, as he begins to unravel the threads of the town's closely guarded history, he stumbles upon a series of chilling secrets that have long been buried.
As the pages turn, the sinister history of Ravenwood emerges, rife with long-buried scandals, unsolved mysteries, and whispered legends of a malevolent presence lurking in the darkness. Each revelation raises more questions than answers, and the haunting truths that surface threaten to destroy the town's delicate balance.
Amidst the growing unease, Detective Evelyn Harper, the tenacious investigator haunted by her own demons, takes on the case. With her sharp instincts and relentless determination, she races against time to unearth the truth before Ravenwood succumbs to the malevolent forces lurking in the shadows.
As the mysteries intertwine, secrets are exposed, alliances tested, and friendships shattered. The line between reality and the supernatural blurs, leaving the reader on the edge of their seat, trying to decipher the truth from deception.
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.