Kaito awakens in a shadowy cell, where the only light comes from the Moon, which controls the passage of time within the prison. Each night, his memories unravel, leaving behind fragmented pieces he can barely recall. His only connection is with a red-haired woman in the adjacent cell, Akane, who draws him in more each day.
As he struggles to understand his situation, Kaito realizes that his lost memories are tied to something greater, hidden within the lunar cycle that governs his imprisonment.
In 'Chained Memories,' Kaito must unravel the chains that bind his mind and, together with Akane, confront the mystery behind this cycle.
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.