That's when they told him... that she was gone and never coming back. Her heart had stopped, no brain waves, no pulse... she was lifeless, cold to the touch, eyes wide open and body limp. They got to her too late. She couldn't be saved... but, did she even want to be?
Jonathan and Constance had the relationship everyone envied, unable to keep their hands off of each other, always laughing and dancing, the best of friends, a companionship, loyalty, upmost respect and a dedication to each other that nobody could break. They were the perfect couple! They had it all, but they didn't need it all, because their "all" was simply each other. They were the best of the best... soon to be married even... but was it ever real?
Secrets kept behind closed doors, the laughter would fade when reality set in, but who's reality had it become? Perfection is not real, but a metaphor for a fake world created in the minds of those who suffer. The minds of those who lose sight and can't find their way out. A life created to block out the pain felt down through your soul... perfection is a lie, built on broken trust and the laughter of a narcissist, who likes to see another in pain.
But when you think about it, who really is to blame?
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.