So, this is the story of how I broke out of a mental institution.
Yes, that's correct, and yes, I was patient, but don't freak out. I didn't kill anyone. Well, not exactly. It was an accident the first three or four times, but it's not really important and I'm not a murderer. Not like the person next door anyway. Looks like I'm rambling again, whoops... But before you go and call me a liar or something I'd just like to say that we may be crazy, but we're stronger than you'd think.
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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.