Amidst the storm-lashed 1950s countryside, Ravenwood Manor stands as a foreboding relic, concealing dark secrets within its ancient walls. A disparate group of individuals, drawn together by enigmatic invitations, find themselves entangled in a web of mystery and murder within the manor's haunting corridors.
When a lifeless figure is discovered, bearing ominous symbols drawn in blood, Rook Halloway and an eclectic ensemble of guests are plunged into a chilling investigation. As they navigate the shadowy depths of the manor, uncovering cryptic clues and encountering inexplicable occurrences, suspicions mount, casting a pall of unease over the group.
Amidst whispers of the supernatural and inexplicable phenomena, each member holds secrets of their own. With tensions rising and the storm raging outside, the quest to unravel the truth becomes a perilous pursuit, blurring the lines between reality and the otherworldly.
In a race against time, the guests must navigate treacherous secrets and unearth the malevolent history of Ravenwood Manor before the darkness claims its next victim. But the true question remains: Can they solve the mystery before they, too, fall prey to the sinister forces lurking within the haunted estate?
This story is set in 3rd person unless specified. Enjoy!!
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.