*Genre:* Young Adult, Mystery, Thriller
Step into the Shadows of St. Mary's High School...
Where the innocent disappear, and the darkness closes in.
Derik's dark past has finally caught up with him. His sister's tragic death, the guilt, the pain... it's all coming back to haunt him. And now, he's trapped in a school where the walls run red with secrets, and the students are mere pawns in a sinister game.
A malevolent force, known only as "The Devil's Contract," has taken hold of St. Mary's. Students are vanishing, and the ones who remain are gripped by an unspeakable terror. Derik and his friends must navigate the treacherous landscape of their school to uncover the truth. But as they dig deeper, they realize that their own dark pasts are inextricably linked to the school's deadly secrets.
What evil presence is driving the darkness at St. Mary's? Will Derik and his friends be able to overcome their demons and work together to save their schoolmates? Or will they become the next victims of The Devil's Contract? Dive into the heart-pumping world of St. Mary's High School, where the truth is more terrifying than fiction..
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.