Emily Reyes has spent the last two years haunted by the loss of her best friend, Alyssa Moreno. Alyssa was murdered on March 9, 2019, at a wild high school party-a night of chaos, drinking, and secrets. The police are still chasing leads, but with no answers, Alyssa's death has become a distant, unsolved mystery for everyone except Emily.
Now 17, Emily is navigating her junior year of high school with her boyfriend, Lucas Rivera, by her side. Lucas is everything she needs-charming, supportive, and the only person who seems to truly understand her pain. But when the anniversary of Alyssa's death approaches, cracks begin to show in Lucas's perfect facade. Strange comments, unsettling actions, and buried memories begin to resurface, leaving Emily questioning the truth about the night Alyssa died.
As Emily dives deeper into uncovering what really happened at that fateful party, she finds herself torn between love and suspicion. The closer she gets to the truth, the darker the secrets surrounding her boyfriend become. Could the person she trusts most be the one who shattered her world?
The Day After is a gripping tale of mystery, betrayal, and romance, weaving through the intoxicating highs of teenage parties and the dangerous lows of uncovering hidden truths. With every drink, every kiss, and every clue, Emily must decide how far she's willing to go for justice-and whether love is worth the cost of losing herself.
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.