I answered the phone, my voice shaking with fear, "hhh-eelo?" All I heard was breathing, deep breathing. Then it hung up. I sat there for another 10 seconds confused, when I heard a banging. I sat there, frozen, scared. All of the sudden I hear glass. Glass shattering as it hits the ground. I then hear footsteps. Getting louder and louder. All I hear is the sound of my own breathing. I peek through the curtain of my closet, breathing heavily. I can't see him, but I can sense that he is here. I hear the doors all around my house opening, and then slamming shut. He opens the door right across from mine, slams it, and started walking towards my room.
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.