After a devastating tragedy claims their mother at the hands of a ruthless werewolf hunter, twins Phoebe and Jasper Hawthorne are forced to flee Beacon Hills with their father, leaving behind the only home they've ever known. Years later, seeking closure and a sense of normalcy, the Hawthornes return to the mysterious town that forever changed their lives.
Reuniting with their childhood best friends Scott McCall and Stiles Stilinski, Phoebe and Jasper are thrust back into the supernatural chaos that has only grown in their absence. Sparks fly as Phoebe and Stiles, who have harbored secret crushes on each other since childhood, find themselves navigating their growing feelings amidst the dangers lurking in Beacon Hills.
As old friendships are rekindled and new threats arise, the Hawthorne twins must confront their past, uncover dark secrets, and decide if they can truly call Beacon Hills home again. Will their return bring healing, or will it ignite a firestorm that could destroy everything they hold dear?
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.