Never forget that you are gifted.
The shadows of people are humans' true selves, they speak of blunt truths and secrets. Even if Valerie has no desire to acknowledge their existence alongside the mysterious phantoms lurking in the forest, a gift from God should be used for the best result. That's what her best friend, Nora, believes-and what she wants her to believe, too.
They delve into Elysian City's mysteries as the CSI Club's members and reach out to those who need help as private investigators, as a form of using Valerie's ability for good. She hears everyone, everyone but Nora's shadow. Was her best friend too bright to have a deep secret hidden behind her back? She as the Silhouette Teller should've known better, yet she needs the Golden Arrow to guide her.
Gold is a precious metal, arrows serve as indicators of direction. It surprisingly directs the teller to narrate stories, while acting as a conduit for the secrets and truths that lie beneath the surface-revealing those hidden beneath the silhouettes.
Maybe this time it will be able to lead itself to the light of truth.
started: 24/06/2024
finished:
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.