Hendrik Quibell, once a renowned film director, now languishes in the solitary confinement of Citadel prison. He receives no visitors, until one day, he gets a letter from Sol Windermere, an old friend from high school. The letter is not a love letter, but a threat - a promise to make his life even more miserable than it already is.
Hendrik is puzzled and confused, as he cannot recall doing anything to warrant imprisonment. His memories seem to have been swallowed by darkness. He must confront Sol's spirit and the hidden truths of his past.
Will he be able to uncover the secrets of his dark past, or will he be consumed by the painful memories that Sol forces upon him, meeting a fate worse than death within the confines of the prison?
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.