In the dimly lit halls of an ancient manor nestled amidst fog-shrouded moors, secrets lie buried within its shadowed corridors. Amidst the crumbling grandeur and ivy-clad walls, whispers of a tragic past echo through the halls, haunting Eloise as she dares to tread its worn floors.
At the heart of the manor lies a dark family legacy, steeped in betrayal, forbidden love, and vengeful spirits. As dusk descends, Eloise braves the ominous atmosphere, drawn by a cryptic letter hinting at long-buried truths.
But within the manor's depths, malevolent forces stir, eager to protect their sinister secrets at any cost. Haunted by apparitions and plagued by unsettling visions, Eloise unravels the tangled web of deceit, only to unearth horrors beyond comprehension.
Amidst the flickering candlelight and the howling winds, the boundaries between the living and the dead blur, as the past exacts its toll on the present. In a race against time, Eloise must confront her own demons and unravel the dark mysteries of the manor before she becomes ensnared in its eternal grasp.
A tale of gothic horror and macabre beauty, where the line between sanity and madness fades, and the shadows hold secrets that refuse to stay buried.
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.