this story is about a girl named brutus, about 12 or 13 years old, about 2019, its about her having the same dream over and over again about her father even since THAT night, she cant stop thnking about not believing its real, she cant look at him the same way hes just a shadow to her now, always feeling something touching her, but then theres her friend bee! who wants to love her no matter but finds it hard too, she doesnt even get enough love at home how well she even love her, brutus doesnt know how to feel anymore, bee just has to help her now!
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.