"Shadows Of Rain" follows Marly, a successful journalist battling her dark past of schizophrenia. After years of stability, her world begins to unravel when she encounters Lucian, a mysterious figure who seems connected to her forgotten childhood. As Marly grapples with her resurfacing memories, she uncovers a chilling truth about her psychiatrist, Dr. Caldwell, who has manipulated her for years by suppressing her memories and controlling her life. With Lucian's help, Marly must confront the shadows of her past, expose Caldwell's dark secrets, and reclaim her fractured identity. But as reality blurs, Marly faces the ultimate question-what is real, and who can she truly trust?
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.