Under the sweltering heat of the summer of 1979, in the small town of Zepotha, Illinois, 9 people went missing. A week later, 10-year-old Alaine discovered their bodies in the forest, including the body of her own mother. Little does the town know, Alaine has a secret- she can dream into the future, and she foresaw the murders. Despite this, the crime goes unsolved, and the town is forced to move on.
Exactly 8 years later, in June 1987, 18-year-old Alaine is graduating high school. It's been years since she had one of her sightseeing dreams- until they strike again. The killer is back, and this time, he's going after the children of the original victims- including Alaine.
Can she warn the others before it's too late? And more importantly, can she protect herself, stop the killer, and avenge her mother's death?
A/N: This is based on a concept with debated characters and plot points. I have researched to find the most widely accepted characters and plot points before writing
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.