Calbridge News, September 14: "A tragic discovery in the case of the missing foreign minister Frederick L. Johnson has been made in the early hours of yesterday: after neighbours had reported an unpleasant smell coming from his apartment in Calbridge, the 58 year old politician has been found dead in his living room, where he had hung himself. He was found with a huge slit to his lower abdomen and on the wall, written with his own blood, the words: 'Signed by Mr. Nihil'. After inspecting his apartment, crime detective Mr. Emil Kane has discovered a collection of polaroids picturing the dead bodies of five of his close family members and his wife, 60 year old theology professor Erica Johnson. In an interview, the neighbours explained that Mr. Johnson had claimed to have been a victim of stalking prior to his disappearance on September 11, apparently having received threatening letters via the mail along with the polaroid pictures of his dead loved ones. As for the ominous words on the wall, it is believed to have been the stalker who allegedly haunted Mr. Johnson for about two weeks. During the investigation, the criminal police department deemed politician Samuel Haynes, a known rival of Frederick L. Johnson, as a potential culprit to the 'Mr. Nihil' case, however crime detective Kane has expressed concerns about a possible new stalker and serial killer on the run. The investigation is still ongoing and we will keep you updated, here on the Calbridge News."
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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.