Dear dad,
Oh hey dad! Been a while since we talked hasn't it? Yeah, and you probably wouldn't be able to read this since I'm in jail and your out there practically prancing around in crime. You must be so proud of me now, I'm the bad guy apparently! Like you!
Oh, but, don't be guessing that I don't hate you now! I do. Since, you know? You killed my mom and brother. And don't think for a second I don't know that those gangsters were your men. Big sis and Billy woul've been so angry at you...If they weren't dead that is! Did you know dad? Lily also almost got raped by them. Don't worry, she won't get revenge on you, she's dead. Ironically, died when she was raped by some other dude. Still blame you though, haha!
Well, hope to see you soon dad! Your blood that is.
Sincerely your vengeful son,
Chase
Chase Daniel Baxter wasn't normal. He was twisted. But he wasn't always like that. It all began when he was 6 years old. And it just got worst from there...
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.