The Truth in Fear
Desirae was placed under an ancient curse by her older sister in order to save her from some unnamed evil that killed her family when she was eight.
By placing a chain around her neck she is forced to do the bidding of the one who claims her, a small metal plate around her neck, has the ashes of an ancient herb called wolfsbane mixed within in causing her to become a dog forever, until she can find someone to take it away.
Desirae has lived nine long years as a common hunting dog in a rich mans stable.
Her master is a cruel, heartless man who believes animals have no feelings.
He treats her harshly and feeds her very little.
The only kindness she is shown is by the masters young son, Darien.
When the master goes missing in the woods during a hunting trip, leaving Desirae behind, it is up to her and Darien to rescue him.
With so much time together will Darien finally realize her secret, that Desirae is really a girl trapped in a dogs fur, or will she be cursed forever.
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.