Dear Reader,
If you are looking for a tale filled with joy, laughter, and heartwarming moments, I regret to inform you that you have picked up the wrong book. This volume, titled "A Series of More Unfortunate Events," chronicles the harrowing and tragic lives of Y/N and the Quagmire orphans.
Within these pages, you will find a tale of despair and misfortune, beginning with the mysterious and devastating fire at Quagmire Mansion and spiraling into even darker and more perilous adventures. The Quagmire siblings-Isadora, Duncan, and the ill-fated Quigley-along with their brave companion Y/N, face a series of trials that would make even the most stoic reader shudder.
From secret societies and enigmatic villains to treacherous journeys and heart-wrenching losses, the story of Y/N and the Quagmire orphans is one that will grip your heart and leave you questioning the very nature of fate. As their chronicler, it is my solemn duty to document their misfortunes, despite the considerable discomfort it brings me.
Proceed with caution, dear reader, for what lies ahead is a series of more unfortunate events that you will not soon forget.
With all due respect,
Lemony Snicket
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.