In this captivating first chapter, the once peaceful halls of Haveli Raunaq are filled with an uneasy tension. Sultana Aisha Begum, a smart and intuitive young woman, starts to notice that something is wrong in her family's old home. Strange sounds, mysterious shadows, and her grandfather's sudden illness make her suspicious. As dark secrets from the past begin to emerge, Aisha finds herself caught in a web of mystery that could unravel the powerful Qureshi family. Every part of the haveli seems to hold hidden dangers, setting the stage for a thrilling story about family, secrets, and the lengths people will go to protect what's theirs. This chapter draws readers into a world where nothing is as it seems, and the truth is just waiting to be uncovered.
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.