"A Blindfold Apart" delves into the tumultuous life of sixteen-year-old Taylor, whose world is shattered by a mysterious accident that leaves her blind in one eye and claims her mother's life. Plunged into a nightmare of abuse and neglect, Taylor and her younger sister, Callie, endure the torment of their father's wrath until intervention from child protective services grants them a reprieve. But scars, both physical and emotional, run deep, haunting Taylor's every step.
As she navigates the treacherous waters of a new school and a foster home in a distant state, Taylor conceals her disfigurement behind a blindfold, desperate to shield herself from the cruelty of her peers. When a chance encounter with a compassionate stranger unravels the threads of her carefully constructed facade, Taylor finds an unexpected ally in her quest for justice.
As Taylor and her newfound friend delve into the shadows of the past, they uncover a web of deceit and betrayal that threatens to consume them both. With each revelation, the line between truth and lies blurs, and Taylor must confront the demons that have haunted her dreams for far too long.
"A Blindfold Apart" is a gripping tale of resilience, friendship, and the unyielding search for redemption in the face of adversity.
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.