Onyx was once a lovely little girl, but as she grew older, she realized how terrible life is. She had the worst life possible. She had an enemy that wanted her dead, her brother had recently killed himself, her best friend didn't realize the pain she was in, and worst of all, her crush had no idea she existed...or did he? She thought maybe it was better to disappear, but when you have such a great friend and crush who likes you back, it's hard to disappear for to long. But, what happens when she has a nightmare...and it comes true?? Will her friends get her back? Or will this story end with an UN-happy ending?
WARNING: There is some content such as cutting and stuff, but it's not that graphic.
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.