In the quaint town of Willowbrook, secrets whisper in the shadows of a mysterious clock tower. Amelia, a curious young woman, and Mr. Hawthorne, a figure of enigmatic wisdom, unite to unravel the enigma hidden beneath. A crystal called the ChronoSphere reveals forgotten histories and a mission that transcends time-protecting the Timekeeper's Prism. Their quest spans ages, confronting ruthless adversaries and the ultimate purpose of the prism-to mend time's fabric. As guardians, they battle to preserve the past, present, and future, while shadows of ambition lurk. Join them on an adventure where echoes of destiny beckon and time's secrets await.
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.