To my family, I’m known as Princess Snow White. But to others, I’m known as Red Rose. I’m not your average princess in a far away land. No, I’m much different than that. I’m a killer. And I like being one. It gives me a sort of high when I kill. I am a mass murder. Ever since the age of 5, I’ve been one. No one was supposed to know that I am a mass-murdering, killing machine. But complications arose and I had to go into hiding. Away from society. Away from people. The house I was in, looked like no one lived there, so I figured that it was a safe place to live in for the time being. And again, more complications arose, and the men holding me hostage have a certain deal for me. Be their slave, or be turned in. So you can guess which one I chose. . .
Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to keep this secret hidden. My fellow people, I give you, The Secrets of Red Rose.
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.