He thought he knew who he was. But the truth was buried in the shadows.
Theo Williams has always felt like something was missing - memories, faces, fragments of a life that should be his but remain just out of reach. Brilliant but distant, he navigates a world of knowledge that seems strangely familiar, yet foreign. His best friend, James, is a constant presence, but even he seems to know more than he lets on.
As strange dreams haunt his nights and whispers of a forgotten past begin to stir, Theo's quiet life spirals into a web of secrets, danger, and hidden truths. Someone is watching, waiting for the moment to strike. And as Theo digs deeper, he finds himself at the center of a mystery that has been waiting to unfold for ten long years.
When the past collides with the present, Theo will have to uncover the truth-before the shadows come for him again.
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.