"I love you, Gary," Ariana continued, her voice cracking with emotion. "I would do anything for you. I would die for you. I would kill.. for you."
With each word, Ariana's grip on the knife tightened, her knuckles turning white. She took a step closer to Gary, the space between them filled with a palpable tension that seemed to stretch on for eternity.
"And now," she whispered, her breath hot against his ear, "you will pay the price for your betrayal darlin."
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In the quaint neighborhood of Chicago, Ariana and Gary appear to be the picture-perfect couple, but beneath their charming facade lies a web of secrets.
When Ariana discovers Gary's affair with their neighbor, Simona, she is consumed by a desire to reclaim her love at any cost.
Will she let go of things?
or
Will do something unexpected and extraordinary that'll bring their tangled secret out?
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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.