Mika's world is a fragile tapestry of light and dark, where fleeting moments of peace are shattered by storms of chaos. Struggling with her past and present, she finds herself within the walls of Lakeview Sanatorium-a place as eerie and unpredictable as her own mind.
In the depths of this neglected institution, Mika meets Cyrus, a charming yet perplexing fellow patient. As she navigates her daily existence, reality blurs with vivid hallucinations, offering both solace and terror. Trust is a luxury, and one that doesn't come cheap.
Haunted by memories and tormented by the present, Mika's journey is one of survival, self-discovery, and the desperate search for truth. In a place where sanity is elusive, can she find the strength to confront her demons?
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.