The world is full of stories of missing people, some of which are particularly disturbing and perplexing. In many of these cases, there are no clear answers, leaving us to speculate about what could have happened. Some people believe that the supernatural may be involved, while others think that extraterrestrial activity may be to blame. In some cases, there are even suspicions of government cover-ups. It's a troubling reality that many of these cases remain open, leaving families and loved ones in limbo, hoping for answers that may never come. Some of these cases date back decades, with little progress made in finding answers. Despite the best efforts of law enforcement, some of these cases may never be solved. It's a heartbreaking thought, but many families are still waiting for answers, years or even decades later. They wonder what could have happened to their loved ones, and whether they will ever find the closure that they so desperately need. waiting for answers, years or even decades later. will these cases ever be solved?
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.