Nyla, a 17-year-old Black girl, lives a normal life, juggling school, friends, and her future. Unknown to her, she suffers from a rare condition that causes her to become a different person-a calculated and dangerous serial killer-without any memory of her actions. By day, she's kind and caring, but during certain episodes, her darker side takes over. As the police close in on the mysterious killer, June starts to notice strange gaps in her memory and unsettling clues pointing back to her. Now, she must uncover the truth before it's too late.
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.