Matt, Tom and Tord haven't seen each other in what's felt like years. It isn't exactly clear if Tord regrets his past, or if Matt had ever stopped loving himself, but the person who had changed the most was Tom. He's stopped drinking, he had Susan framed and mounted on his wall, that once sarcastic nature had changed into one of mystery, intrigue, and maybe a hint, just a hint of rudeness is still in him. Many people have heard of the fight between Tord, Matt, Edd and Tom, and, 'The incident' with the giant robot. But not many people know the real story behind it, Will the unknown watcher put the three remaining boys into a lasting friendship with understanding? Or will the boys change completely and forever, never to see the true light of day again..... Locked away in their house of memories.
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.