The story of the boy returning home and discovering the mystery surrounding his sister's death, with the help of his mute childhood friend, sounds like the beginning of an intriguing narrative. When the boy returns home, he's initially greeted with joy by his parents, but he senses something is amiss. They avoid mentioning his sister altogether, and when he brings her up, they quickly change the subject. This piques his curiosity and sets the stage for unraveling the mystery. The childhood friend's remarkable ability could be his extraordinary talent for observation and deduction. Despite being unable to speak, he has an exceptional knack for reading people's body language, noticing small details, and piecing together information. This ability makes him invaluable in uncovering hidden truths.Throughout the investigation, both the boy and his friend experience growth and development. They confront their fears, confront difficult truths, and emerge stronger and wiser by the end of their journey.
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.