Mwuhahaha
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-Creator- Makes a blank face,"They will probably kill me and leave me in some ditch, somewhere..."
-Pet- Looks worried,"Who?"
-Creator- Says merrily, "My Besties!!!!"
-Pet- Makes the ultimate duck face, " Why do you sound happy about this?!!"
-Creator- Answer's honestly, and adds a bit of sarcasm, " Because this is the very book that exploits their very 'real' bitch of a life. Mwuhahaha!!!"
-Pet- Turns away, already disgusted, but still curious, "Well how are you going to do that?"
-Creator- Smiles evilly, " Just wait and see, my pet, just wait and see..."
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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.