Losing a parent is hard; losing both and at the same time too is beyond difficult, especially when you're as young as fourteen years and not yet aware of the evil lurking around in this world. Well, if you're in such a situation, then I guess we can relate. Do you have strangers knocking on the door of your place of residence, claiming they knew your parents when you are sure you have never seen them before? Nope? Well, I guess it's just me then.
Analia Rose was just fourteen years old when her parents had faced an unfortunate death, resulting in their child living with a relative who refused to show up to their funeral. Analia hadn't even had a chance to mourn for her dear parents, who gave her everything, before mysterious strangers showed up at her door, noticeably when her aunt was at work, stating they knew her parents and that they were in fact murdered. What was more peculiar about the situation was the increasing murders in her area all linked to a person called Ajex, who would harshly carve his name in the neck of his victims.
As Analia races against time to solve the mystery cases that not even the best of detectives could solve, she comes across a secret her parents kept from her, that could change her whole perspective of life and those she once trusted with her own life. A secret that would destroy even the most innocent souls, especially the one named Analia.
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.