Maya's return to her hometown is supposed to be a fresh start, a way to reconnect with her roots and heal from past wounds. But when she crosses paths with Arjun, the man she once loved deeply and lost, old emotions resurface. However, Arjun is no longer the same person she once knewâhe's darker, more secretive, and possibly involved in something dangerous.
Nina, who had never truly moved on from Arjun, sees Maya's return as a threat to her rekindling relationship with him. Unbeknownst to Maya, Nina's obsession with Arjun has grown over the years, twisting into something sinister. She begins to manipulate those around her, sowing seeds of doubt and jealousy to drive a wedge between Maya and Arjun.
As Maya and Arjun's relationship begins to rekindle, strange incidents start happening in the townâaccidents, mysterious disappearances, and the re-emergence of old secrets. Vikram, the private investigator, appears to be closing in on the truth, but his motivations are unclear. Is he there to protect Maya or to bring Arjun down?
As tensions rise, Maya finds herself in the middle of a dangerous love triangle. She must navigate her complicated feelings for Arjun while uncovering the truth behind the events that are tearing the town apart. The climax builds to a shocking revelation, where love, betrayal, and obsession converge, leaving no one unscathed.
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.