In the prestigious halls of San Andres Academy, Grade 10 student Carlo Aquino was known for his intelligence, athleticism, and deep curiosity. But when Carlo is found dead in the school's science lab, the community is left in shock. What first appears to be a tragic accident soon unravels into a complex web of secrets and lies. Mila Rodriguez, Carlo's closest friend, is determined to uncover the truth behind his mysterious death. As she digs deeper, with the help of her best friend Rico, Mila discovers that Carlo was on the brink of exposing a dark secret buried within the school's history. The closer she gets to the truth, the more she realizes that danger lurks behind every door-and that the real culprit may be closer than she ever imagined.
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.