A very, very quiet student returns back to school after a 3 month break, and goes from being an ordinary teenager at school to the name hissed between nosy gossipers in the hallways. Lino, an ex-trainee of JYP Ent., terminated his contract 9 days before his group's debut. Of course, nobody knows why. The reason for his long absence was also unknown. On his return, he wasn't surrounded by his usual huddle of friends, but sat alone at lunch, and in the back of every class. What really went down at JYP Ent., before talented, determined Lino made his exit from the soon to come spotlight?
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.