Meet Nagamine Masaaki, a young man haunted by the sudden disappearance of his best friend, Kaya Miki, eight years ago. Despite the passing time, memories of Kaya linger in Masaaki's mind, her laughter echoing in his thoughts. But as the years roll by, hope of finding her dims, leaving behind only the ache of uncertainty.
Yet, amid the monotony of his daily life, Masaaki begins to witness strange sightings-fleeting glimpses of a familiar figure that vanish before his eyes. Could it be Kaya, returned from the shadows? Or are these apparitions merely tricks of the mind, born from grief and longing?
As Masaaki grapples with these puzzling visions, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery, probing the depths of his own psyche to uncover the mysteries surrounding him. Along the way, he encounters a host of characters with motives as murky as the shadows that lurk on the periphery of his perception.
With each twist and turn, "You Can't See Me... Can You?" beckons you into a world where truth and illusion dance in a delicate balance.
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.