Meet an unnamed narrator, a high school student struggling to find their place in the world. Despite insisting "I am alright," they can't shake the feeling of being an outsider, looking in from the fringes of their own life. Their days blend together in a haze of monotony, punctuated only by the haunting refrain of their own denial. But beneath the surface, a darker truth lurks, waiting to shatter the facade. When a shocking act of violence rocks their small town, the narrator is forced to confront the shadows they've been trying to outrun. Will they find the strength to face the truth, or will they succumb to the crushing weight of their secrets? Dive into a gripping exploration of teenage alienation, the masks we wear, and the devastating consequences of repressed truths.
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.