Shadows Hide delves into the dark underbelly of crime, loyalty, and betrayal.
When Avida, a loyal member of the Scarlet crime family, is thrust into a world of deception and revenge, he must navigate a treacherous path filled with dangerous heists, hidden secrets, and the looming shadow of betrayal within his own ranks.
As he struggles to uncover the truth and protect those he loves, Avida questions everything he once believed in. With every twist and turn, this gripping crime fiction explores the complex bonds of family, the weight of past sins, and the lengths one will go to seek justice-or vengeance.
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Author's note:
This Story is a work in progress, I'll try to get a chapter out every week!
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.