Scarlet Ross wakes up in the mysterious town of Arcanum Springs with no memory of her past, only to discover a cryptic phenomenon known as the Veil of Oblivion that everyone seems hesitant to discuss. As she navigates the town and her prior relationships to its residents, she unravels her complicated history with two key figures: the enigmatic Jett Wolfe, also known as the Big Bad Wolf, and the heroic Hank Stewart, the Woodsman who once saved her from Jett's clutches.
Trouble arises when a series of violent incidents involving Hank lead to a trail of deaths within the town. Jett suspects Hank's involvement, and as tensions rise, Scarlet finds herself caught between the conflicting allegiances of these two formidable personalities. With her own history shrouded in mystery, Scarlet must grapple with her connections to Jett and Hank while attempting to uncover the truth behind the recent murders plaguing Arcanum Springs.
As Scarlet delves deeper into her past and the events surrounding her amnesia, she becomes increasingly entangled in the dark secrets that the town harbors. Her journey to reclaim her lost memories and understand her place in the ongoing turmoil forces her to confront the enigmatic nature of the Veil of Oblivion, her tumultuous relationship with Jett, and the truth behind the deadly incidents that have thrown Arcanum Springs into disarray.
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.