"If you have a quality, let it define you. No matter what it is."
Caroline Septima was your ordinary over-achiever. She has always been the top of her class at her charter school, and envied by many of those around her.
However, all that changed once an unfortunate incident landed her in a rough public school. With her friends, both new and old, and some rekindling relationships, she is desperately trying to make the most out of her terrible situation.
Soon enough, messages from a figure known as APEX, an enigmatic stalker who posts threats in the form of song lyrics, begin rolling in.
This unfortunate group of friends, who assumed they were merely getting tricked, quickly learn the truth as their mystery assailant becomes increasingly violent. Police investigations only throw the scenario into deeper disarray. Only fate can determine whether or not they can discover APEX's true identity before they claim their lives.
This is a mystery/horror story dedicated to recreating the feel of classic slasher movies, with a modern twist, and actually attempting to pull it off properly. This story is heavily inspired by such classics as Scream, Halloween, and Psycho, with a twist of modern horror, such as Saw. Hopefully the story will be enjoyed.
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.