El Madre, the town that has been the home of great people in different artistic fields. It is ruled by the most influential aristocratic family: the dela Fiasco.
Homer dela Fiasco, a renowned best-selling novelist, is greatly known for his classic horror stories. Beyond his successful novels, he owns a red book that was meant to have no title and is called "Pulang Libro". He kept this book sealed and unknown to anyone, where it was bound to be placed at his remains.
Lo and behold, Homer died at his fortieth career celebration. The book was then unfolded to his family, where every one of them showed curiosity and interest. Doomed by the disclosure, the "Pulang Libro" was stolen from his grave. Eventually, an uncanny incident happens to Athena, the writer's grandchild, that will press her to unravel the mystery behind the book's disappearance.
In search of the book and truth, what story awaits her in the midst of her family's twisted tale, when flipping pages started to get red.
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Published: 30 September 2023
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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.