"Into the Shadow, the Tale of Justice" plunges you into the heart of London, where secrets lurk beneath the city's glittering facade. Four friends find their lives turned upside down when one of them vanishes, leading them into a dangerous world controlled by the enigmatic Calliope. Can they trust anyone? Is there more to Calliope's right-hand man, the charming Jasper, than meets the eye? Their quest for answers will test their bonds, lead them to shocking discoveries, and force them to confront their own vulnerabilities. Will they unravel the truth before it's too late? The story culminates in a bittersweet happy ending, a romantic double wedding that symbolizes the triumph of love over darkness, but will the shadows of the past ever truly disappear?
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.