A girl ran hastily through a forest. Stumbling over roots and moving her arms in a rush trying to propel her self through the first. The thick canopy blocked the glimmering light of the full moon. Her breath came out ragged and you could tell she was gasping for breath. Her eyes were wide and frantic.Her eyes flickered to the side and she hesitantly looked behind her. All she saw, all she noticed was his sadistic smile forever carved into his face. Her body froze for a second but that was all he needed. His hand shot out wrapped around her throat, pulling her towards him he whispered into her ear,
"Your next." The man slowly brought up his left hand which held an already bloody knife. Lightly the man touched the falt side of the blade to get face, leading a trail of smeared criminson. The girls face started to go red from loss of oxygen. She fought and struggled against him, lagging her arms out against him, trying to kick him any where he seemed vulnerable, clearing at his arm and hand around her petite throat, nut to no avail. The man chuckled at her attempts as he brought up the knife high; a sliver of moon light caught the blade making it glisten; and he brought the knife down upon her. Her body spasamed and she reached out for any last hope. The man closed his eyes and listened to her fluttering heart and whispered to the night,
"Sweet dreams my love....."
NOT ACTUALLY A LOVE STORY. A ADVENTURE/THRILLER/HORROR STORY OF A YOUNG GIRL AND THE SADISTIC MURDER. READ TO FIND OUT MORE ;)
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.