THE INCIDENT. You altering the past, He wittingly shape the future. Enter the dark and twisted tale of a malevolent individual, whose sinister deeds unfold within the walls of a seemingly innocent pizzeria. Using arcane and criminal magic, this enigmatic figure preys on unsuspecting children, harvesting their souls in a bid for ultimate power and control over the world. Despite his dark intentions, he finds himself misunderstood and falsely accused by his colleagues, leading to a tragic escalation of his crimes as he seeks vengeance on the family of his first employee. As the story unravels, delve into a realm where time bends and reality warps, where the echoes of past atrocities reverberate through the present, revealing the chilling secrets that lie hidden within.
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.