Dmz Skeleton Key Novels & Stories

Bound by debt and haunted by a past she can't speak of, Annamaria is offered as a bride to Ares de Luca Sinclair, the ruthless head of the Sicilian mafia. He needs her secret; she craves revenge. Ares believes Annamaria holds the key to stopping a Russian mob invasion, but he doesn't know she blames him for her family's massacre and has vowed to get her revenge on him. As their lives intertwine, the lines between enemy and lover blur. But their fragile bond is threatened by a vengeful half-brother hungry for Ares's power, a scorned woman determined to reclaim her place by his side, and a forbidden love that refuses to be denied. When the truth is finally revealed, Annamaria finds herself a pawn in a deadly game. Kidnapped and tortured, she's forced to confront the secrets she's desperately trying to protect. Ares, consumed by betrayal, unleashes his fury, unaware he's playing right into the hands of his enemies. Will their love survive the lies, the betrayals, and the ever-present threat of the mafia underworld? Or will their dangerous dance end in heartbreak and ruin?

The night before the company went public, my wife told me she had a surprise for me and reminded me to dress up for the occasion. I thought she was planning to reveal our secret relationship, and I was so excited that I couldn’t sleep all night. However, the next day, in front of everyone, she announced that I was a creepy obsessive admirer. On top of that, she revoked my promotion and gave my position to her first love who had just returned to the country. Everyone was waiting to see me humiliated. I froze for a moment but quickly composed myself, walking up to her first love with a faint smile. Then, I took off the badge on my chest and placed it on him. “As the new director, you should celebrate, shouldn't you? How about a wedding? I’ll officiate for you two.” Glaring at me coldly, my wife told me to get lost and stop embarrassing myself. What they didn’t know was that I was the key connection holding the entire company together. If I left, none of the investors would back them anymore.

In my past life, I was the ladder they used to climb to paradise. In this life… I am the abyss they will fall into.” Elena Vane died in the freezing ruins of Oakhaven Central Infirmary—betrayed by her husband, Julian, and her stepsister, Lydia. They stole her fortune, destroyed her family… and took the Lunar Ring—the only key to surviving the coming apocalypse. As monsters clawed their way to her door, Elena realized too late— her greatest mistake was trusting them. [DING! Regression successful.] She wakes up eighteen months before Day Zero. This time, the naive heiress is gone. Armed with the Sovereign Space, Elena begins her quiet war: To destroy the man who once owned her future. To ruin the woman who stole her life. To take back everything before the world falls apart. But her most dangerous move may be Caleb Thorne—the infamous Ice King… a man who looks at her like he already knows how this story ends. The frost is coming. And this time— Elena Vane won’t just survive. She will make sure they don’t.

Elena thought she was just an ordinary omega, a wolf without a pack or a past. But when betrayal shatters her heart and forces her into exile, she finds herself drawn into the dangerous world of a ruthless Alpha—Oliver. Fierce and broken, Oliver lost his mate long ago and vowed never to love again. But fate has other plans. When Elena becomes his second-chance mate, he’s determined to reject her, protecting his heart and his pack. But secrets buried deep in their bloodlines begin to surface, revealing Elena as the key to a long-forgotten war between werewolves and elves. As ancient enemies gather strength and a deadly conflict looms, Oliver and Elena must confront their haunted pasts, powerful foes, and their undeniable bond. Torn between duty and love, will Oliver accept his role as her protector? And will Elena embrace her hidden powers, risking everything to save both their worlds? With betrayal, passion, and the fate of two kingdoms at stake, Elena and Oliver must fight for survival, loyalty, and a love that could either destroy them—or make them unstoppable.

When Avalon Tanner woke up in the house of a hot stranger, who claimed to be her mate, she didn't know that her life was never going to be the same again. ••• Avalon Tanner was just a normal student who was living a simple life without complications until a brutal confrontation with her boyfriend puts her in danger. She is saved by Aiden Beaumont, a sinfully hot stranger whose presence alone sets her body on fire. The chemistry between them didn't go unnoticed by her, but she has her heart on lock and key, vowing not to let anyone in after her failed, past relationship. And there was no exception, even if it was her hot savior that she couldn't stop thinking about. However, when real danger came knocking, she found out that Aiden isn't just anyone but the Alpha of Titan Pack and that she is his soulmate and Luna of the Pack. Now, being attracted to Aiden was one thing, but being his Mate and Luna, ruling beside him till possibly, forever was a commitment Avalon wasn't ready to make. Or so she thought.

“You’re marrying Mike Rowling. There’s no choice.” That’s what my mother said, her words as cold as ever. I never imagined my life would come to this—trapped in a marriage to a man I’ve never wanted. Mike is a bitter, broken billionaire, his heart sealed off after an accident that changed everything. He’s a stranger in his own home, and now, I’m his reluctant wife. But there’s something no one knows, not even Mike: my daughter Mia isn’t just my little girl—she’s his, too. A secret I’ve kept buried for years. As the days pass, I can’t help but feel the pull between us. He’s changing, softening, and my heart begins to betray me. But every smile, every touch, feels like a lie because of the truth I can never tell. Then one night, Mike looks at me with eyes full of questions, and I realize—he knows. Everything is about to unravel. Will the truth destroy us, or will it be the key to our future?

Maximus discovered he had escaped an assassination attempt due to a hotel's mistake. He was given the wrong key, leading him to Celeste's room. Celeste thought she was with the man who was willing to pay her a large sum of money for a night, but it was a mistake, as the man who entered her room was the most powerful businessman in the country. She wanted to start over to reclaim her mother's company from her half-sister's hands, so she offered herself to a stranger, but her father disowned her after watching a scandalous video of Celeste. Maximus searched for the woman he was with, the woman he considered his savior on the night he almost died. When Hannah learned that her sister was with a different man, she quickly devised a plan. Hannah pretended to be the one with Maximus at the hotel so they could have a romance relationship with the most powerful man. What if, upon Celeste's return to the country, she finds out that her sister's boyfriend is the father of her three children? Will she tell Maximus the truth about the kids, or will she hide it until she can?

Alpha Mason is determined to continue on with life as an Alpha alone after the betrayal of his fated mate. Focused upon his pack he allows himself to become isolated; which only becomes worse as his friends begin to settle down. The young Alpha’s friend, Kai is set to be married, and Mason reluctantly agrees to go out celebrating with his friends. They venture out into the human world, enjoying a few too many drinks, only to find themselves in a bar, and Mason is unable to take his eyes from one of their dancers, Gi-Gi. Mason finds an excuse to talk to the beauty as she dances, and she more than captures his attention as the night wears on. The presence of the beautiful Gianna lingers within Mason's mind, bringing the Alpha back to the bar on more than one occasion with nothing but her in mind. Could it be possible for a friendship to form between a strong and powerful Alpha and a dancer? But, is there more than meets the eye to this dancing beauty? And will the Alpha find himself hurt once again? Or could they be the key to helping one another?

Vasilios was just as quick, his hand gripping my arm and pulling me into his arms quicker than I could blink.  “You ran away from me once, Cassandra, you won't be doing so again.” “What are you going to do? Chain me up? Stick me in a tower and throw away the key? I don't belong to you, Vasilios,” I raged, pushing against his chest. “You may not belong to me, but you're still my mate and my wife!” he threw back, anger burning in his ice blue eyes. ~~~ Three years ago, Cassie ran away from her family and her life as the newly married bride and future Luna of the ruthless Vasilios Kythira. Making a new life for herself wasn't easy, but she did it. Will this life be torn to pieces when Vasilios finds her? Or will she find that he was what had been missing all along... ~~~ This is the second book in the My Mafia series, and while it is a continuation of My Mafia Master, it can be read as a standalone book.

After rogues destroy her pack, Gwen moves to Colorado with her younger sister, Freya, determined to give her a better life, even if it means working herself to the bone. But everything shatters when Gwen learns the truth: Freya sold her to pay off a debt. Trapped in the hands of ruthless traffickers, Gwen’s nightmare only deepens when she’s auctioned off to the highest bidder. Just when all hope fades, a masked man rescues her, by buying her for a hundred million dollars. Her new master is none other than Seth Valdez, the cold, dangerous billionaire Alpha whose name alone makes men tremble. Chained in his mansion, Gwen soon discovers that Seth isn’t human, and neither is she. When her wolf finally awakens, Seth realizes she’s more than a captive... she’s the key to his throne and the mate his beast refuses to let go of. But Gwen would rather die than belong to anyone, not even the monster who might be her salvation.