At Crestwood Academy,run by Mr Theodore, a mystery man who gathers individuals with supernatural abilities, including Maddox. Maddox finds himself thrust into a high-stakes situation. Along with five other students, The school's principal makes a surprising offer: help him track down a mysterious figure in black who has been terrorizing the community with a series of brutal killings, and in return, the principal will guide them in mastering their own powers .Along the way, Maddox forms a deep connection with a girl possessing extraordinary abilities, and together, they navigate a web of secrets and hidden agendas. With their lives intertwined in a dangerous game of cat and mouse, they must uncover the true nature of the threat they face.
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.