Drea, a 25-year-old artist, leaves Barcelona for New York, eager to pursue her dreams. With a passion for art and a heart full of hope, she envisions her name in lights. However, her journey takes an unexpected turn when she meets Omari, a stunningly handsome 27-year-old with a charming smile.
Unbeknownst to Drea, Omari harbors a dark secret: an obsessive fixation on her. As their paths continue to cross, Omari's infatuation grows, and his behavior becomes increasingly possessive and controlling. Drea, oblivious to the danger, finds herself drawn to Omari's charismatic charm, unaware of the sinister intentions lurking beneath the surface.
As Drea's art career begins to flourish, Omari's grip on her tightens, threatening to destroy her dreams and her sense of self. Will Drea recognize the warning signs before it's too late, or will she become entangled in Omari's web of obsession? In this tale of love, art, and fixation, the lines between passion and possession blur, leading Drea down a perilous path.
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.