Wednesday Alcoroy has just moved into the quiet town of Salem Massachusetts. Yes, where the witch trials were held. Where young innocent girls were burned at the stake, and suspicion, superstition , and deception covered the town like a dark cloud. But things have changed. Or so people think...
Though tourist attractions have low incomes, and no one gives two shits about the town, everyone in Salem is happy. All except for Wednesday, who struggles to merge herself into a new school, a new home, a new town, and a completely different lifestyle. And having two siblings doesn't make it a walk in the park either.
So I doesn't make her situation easier when she finds a dark book filled with spells, hexes, and incantations.
And the worst part?
The book has claimed her as it's owner, and it dost intend to let go until her death. Now she's is thrown head first into a dark world filled with lies, secrets, and good and dark magic.
And there is no going back.
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.