Writing is a way to give life to imagination, to give voice to thoughts and feelings that often find no space in real life. But what if the line between reality and illusion became too thin? What if written words became a means of escaping the true story?
The story begins when the newly elected mayor of the city is suddenly kidnapped, with the kidnapper leaving a note with a message referencing the writer Alice Bennett. From this point, the police call on Alice to assist in the investigation, even though she makes it clear that she is doing so against her will because she has no connection to the criminal. Meanwhile, Alice seeks the help of psychiatrist Dr. Kate Wyatt, who is also her best friend, to profile the kidnapper and help her deal with this situation. But the more Alice advances in the investigation and delves into the mind of the criminal, the deeper she goes within herself, bringing forth secrets she once decided to forget.
"The Two Faces of Writing" is a narrative that delves into the mind of a complex and mysterious character. At its climax, Alice struggles to regain control of her mind and her life, in a conflict between what is real and what is illusion.
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.