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𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗞 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗦 𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗚𝗢𝗥𝗘, 𝗦𝗘𝗫𝗨𝗔𝗟 𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗔𝗨𝗟𝗧, 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗢𝗕𝗦𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡
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"The real world doesn't accept ugly people with a weak, kind personality, no, no... They want people like you. Beautiful, social, yet so sweet it makes you want to pull your teeth out!.. People would KILL to be you any day of the FUCKING week..." The larger girl's trembling hand grips her once close friend's jaw, forcing painful eye contact. Her voice drips with malice as the victim struggles, softly sobbing.
"And let's just say... I'm getting close to actually doing that."
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In a world where half-human, half-animal beings exist, there was Teddy- a girl overlooked, overshadowed, and consumed by a burning envy. While her best friend radiated beauty and kindness, Teddy was seen as nothing more than a shadow, trapped in a body she despised. But sometimes, desperation can lead to dark transformations.
This is not just a story; it's a warning. When jealousy takes root, it can twist the soul into something unrecognizable. Teddy's path is a descent into obsession, where the line between desire and horror blurs, and the cost of becoming what she wanted is far greater 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.