Arcanus Super-Max Penitentiary is Remnant's most secure and dangerous prison. Some of the inmates are known for committing the most atrocious crimes, and the only person keeping things under control is Jaune Arc, the warden. Aided by his friends Lie Ren, the counselor, and Nora Valkyrie, the head guard, Jaune is dedicated to bring order to the prison, even if it means to spill some blood.
When Team RWBY, his most hated enemies who were once friends that stabbed him on the back, arrives in this prison as the newest inmates, what will await for Warden Arc?
(RWBY AU)
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.