A tale centered around Kain, a diligent and impoverished man, who underwent an enigmatic transformation, suddenly amassing wealth overnight.
"Dear young lad," she implored, her voice trembling, "can you spare some of the fruits you have in that sack?"
Kain was dumbfounded. The sack he carried contained the day's harvest, and it was the sole sustenance for his family's evening meal. To share it with a stranger would mean going hungry themselves. Yet, her pleading eyes tugged at his heartstrings.
After a moment's hesitation, Kain reluctantly opened the sack and offered the young woman a handful of fruits. "Take these," he said with a hint of guilt in his voice.
The meek lady took the fruits with gratitude, her eyes filled with genuine appreciation. "Thank you," she whispered.
But before Kain could ask her name or offer any further assistance, the young woman spoke again, her tone grave. "Do not open the sack until you reach home," she offered a cryptic warning.
To be continued...
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.