Whispers.
Such evil things. Quiet words mumbled in secret. The exchange of information when no one is watching. A hushed sentence, a hissed breath.
Whispers, the reason I'm in this mess.
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For an assassin, whispers are fatal. They are a death sentence. One word and everything is ruined.
The code of conduct the assassins live by prevents
them from revealing anything to an outsider, but when the biggest betrayal the organisation has ever known is reported, everyone is in danger.
Including Alida, a girl who has lived an unfortunate life and been through unfortunate situations. It can only get worse from here.
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Rated 'mature' for violence, blood and gore, language, mature themes and sexual references. (If there is sexual activity in this story it will not go into detail and will most likely skip as it progresses into more intimate actions)
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.