When something paranormal pushes my mom down the stairs, I take my team to investigate. She has been afraid lately, more afraid than normal. Cameras are everywhere in the house, even in the bathroom. My aunt called me in a panic. She had been investigated due to the degree of the fall, but the camera showed she was in the kitchen by the front door waiting for Mom to go with her out in town.
A neighbor called the cops when a shadow walked through the house, no one was home, and they were house-sitting. Nothing was found. Just cameras and the shadow walking in the living room. My aunt reported whispering, making footsteps, something touching her and even pushing her. She has even been locked in the basement. Due to the sheer violence of the place, I took it upon myself to investigate. I am determined to know who destroyed my mother's life, and why they did it. Even if that person is from the grave! Yet, some answers should be left unanswered.
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.