Aj Skelly

Under the glow of the full moon's light, a symphony of howls pierces the night. But don't be fooled with their hypnotic lures, for in the shadows . . . there will be wolves.In this collection of short stories and poetry, multiple authors weave fantastical tales from comedy to horror. A vampire and werewolf duo pull off an art gallery heist, but the vampire almost ruins everything, as usual. The case of Jack the Ripper is one of the most famous unsolved mysteries of England . . . but no one talks about the Canis Lupus hairs found on the bodies. A college student struggles to pursue his human dreams while finding his place in his wolf pack. When werewolves destroy all that a princess holds dear, she wields her powers to seek revenge. A wolfish prank to scare highschool bullies goes horribly wrong. Someone or something is murdering local children and a teacher will stop at nothing to find the killer.Turn these pages to find glimmers of light amidst the shadows where the lines between human and wolf are blurred, and the moonlight reveals secrets that are best kept in the dark."There Will Be Wolves is a collection of hair-raising short stories and heartfelt poetry perfectfor fans of werewolf tales There's sweet romance, friendship, vampires vs wolves, historical fantasy, and more Some shifters choose to fight the monster inside of them, while others succumb to insatiable bloodlust. These stories remind me of the legend; we all have a good and evil wolf inside us fighting for supremacy. The one who wins is the one we feed." - J.R. Brady, Author in Though We Bleed

Save the Kingdom. Break the Curse. Don't fall in love. When Clara Seibert unwittingly humiliates a boy with a limp the first day of her senior year, she doesn't expect him to become one of her closest friends. But when befriending Jakob Ratowitz leads to things she can't explain, circumstances spiral into something much more sinister with Jakob at its heart. As their friendship deepens, Jakob's bone degeneration condition worsens, and so do the secrets surrounding him. When they're thrust into the Land of Sweets-a magical realm of ancient danger-they must face a harrowing journey, insurmountable odds, and a growing attraction that could have deadly consequences. Worst of all is a vengeful queen from Jakob's past who will stop at nothing to see Jakob and everything he loves destroyed. With time running out and a kingdom at stake, can Jakob and Clara save the endangered realm and each other? Or will the Rat Queen's curse descend on the Land of Sweets forever?

Save the Kingdom. Break the Curse. Don't fall in love. When Clara Seibert unwittingly humiliates a boy with a limp the first day of her senior year, she doesn't expect him to become one of her closest friends. But when befriending Jakob Ratowitz leads to things she can't explain, circumstances spiral into something much more sinister with Jakob at its heart. As their friendship deepens, Jakob's bone degeneration condition worsens, and so do the secrets surrounding him. When they're thrust into the Land of Sweets-a magical realm of ancient danger-they must face a harrowing journey, insurmountable odds, and a growing attraction that could have deadly consequences. Worst of all is a vengeful queen from Jakob's past who will stop at nothing to see Jakob and everything he loves destroyed. With time running out and a kingdom at stake, can Jakob and Clara save the endangered realm and each other? Or will the Rat Queen's curse descend on the Land of Sweets forever?

Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None meets The Gilded Age in this delicious, suspenseful murder mystery.When Lady Emma Grace Hastings receives a much-coveted invitation to the most auspicious Christmas party of the season-one that comes with a 10,000 pound prize for the winner of a mysterious game-she cannot believe her good fortune.But as the guests are assembled at Mistlewaithe Manor, the chilling intent of the game is revealed. Each guest has cause for alarm, because all of them have secrets, and to win the prize money, those secrets must be exposed.Things take a sinister turn when Emma Grace finds herself caught between her old love and her soon-to-be betrothed. Suspicions abound, and old wounds are opened. The dead body in the study does not help. Nor does the raging winter storm that prevents escape from the manor. Emma Grace must battle her heart, use her wits, and put her sleuthing skills to the test to survive the weekend alive.Because there is a murderer among them.And no one with secrets is safe.

As her eighteenth birthday draws near, werewolf Katie knows it's only a matter of time before her secrets and treacherous past come to light. Terrified that her adopted pack and the only boy she's ever loved will be caught in the crossfire, Katie Clay does the only thing she knows to keep them safe. She runs.After leaving the girl he wanted for his mate back in Rock Falls, Beta Donovan Hazelton's life has come to an awkward standstill, filled with pressures he can't escape. When circumstances beyond their control shove them together and leave them devoid of options, Donovan and Katie must trek across the country and take matters into their own hands. With a merciless enemy and unexpected attraction nipping at their heels, they'll have one chance to make an end of Katie's past.If they fail, it will be the end of them.

As her eighteenth birthday draws near, werewolf Katie knows it's only a matter of time before her secrets and treacherous past come to light. Terrified that her adopted pack and the only boy she's ever loved will be caught in the crossfire, Katie Clay does the only thing she knows to keep them safe. She runs.After leaving the girl he wanted for his mate back in Rock Falls, Beta Donovan Hazelton's life has come to an awkward standstill, filled with pressures he can't escape. When circumstances beyond their control shove them together and leave them devoid of options, Donovan and Katie must trek across the country and take matters into their own hands. With a merciless enemy and unexpected attraction nipping at their heels, they'll have one chance to make an end of Katie's past.If they fail, it will be the end of them.

Aspen Frost has fallen from grace. Once among the upper echelons of popularity at Magik Prep Academy, a terrifying event at a party leaves a nasty rumor in its wake and thrusts her into social isolation.Cole Raiden is an unusual hybrid of phoenix and fire-drake. And out of control. When a disastrous accident leaves him devastated and unable to control his inner flames, Magik Prep Academy is his last hope to regain any chance of a normal life. Ostracized because of his genes and his touch that reduces everything to ash, Cole seeks refuge in his loneliness. But when bullies find them both, Aspen and Cole reach for the same piece of magic, then find themselves plummeting through time, landing at the beginnings of Magik Prep Academy. War is on the horizon. If Aspen and Cole can't find a way back home, they'll be caught in a fight that could decimate their future. Cole and Aspen must learn to trust each other, and trust themselves, if they have any hope of reaching their own time again.

Aspen Frost has fallen from grace. Once among the upper echelons of popularity at Magik Prep Academy, a terrifying event at a party leaves a nasty rumor in its wake and thrusts her into social isolation.Cole Raiden is an unusual hybrid of phoenix and fire-drake. And out of control. When a disastrous accident leaves him devastated and unable to control his inner flames, Magik Prep Academy is his last hope to regain any chance of a normal life. Ostracized because of his genes and his touch that reduces everything to ash, Cole seeks refuge in his loneliness. But when bullies find them both, Aspen and Cole reach for the same piece of magic, then find themselves plummeting through time, landing at the beginnings of Magik Prep Academy. War is on the horizon. If Aspen and Cole can't find a way back home, they'll be caught in a fight that could decimate their future. Cole and Aspen must learn to trust each other, and trust themselves, if they have any hope of reaching their own time again.

As the Alpha's daughter, Sarah isn't allowed to be in love with Cade. But she is. When they're caught by a suitor some place they shouldn't be, Sarah must claim Lacessere to save Cade's life, but it means they can never be together. Desperate, Cade finds a loophole that allows him to enter the dangerous competition for Sarah's hand. The contenders are fierce, and the games are stacked against him. With hope dwindling and the threat of another war brewing between the werewolves, will Sarah and Cade find a way to be together, or will they sacrifice everything for the good of their packs?

The Hawthorne Alpha is dying, and another must be chosen to take his place. Eligible Alphas and Betas assemble to take part in the ancient tradition of Lacessere. The winner takes not only the Hawthorne pack, but the eldest daughter as well. When friendship turns to vengeance, sorrow follows, breeding generations of horror and distrust.

When her genetics kick in and tell her that Bowen Oakes is her mate, Raven Rivers rebels. She wants nothing to do with Bowen or his sordid past. Bowen falls hard and fast for Raven, but the mistakes of his past, and his own deadly secret, threaten everything he's worked so hard to achieve. When his past comes calling, Bowen must decide if he's willing to embrace his past to preserve his future. Because Raven hangs in the balance.

An outcast all his life because of his half-human, half-werewolf genes, Kyp is finally getting a chance to belong with the Wolfe pack. Though fully human, Rachel never cared about his mixed blood. When a family tragedy strikes, Rachel makes an impulsive decision with deadly consequences. Kyp must come to her rescue. But when saving her turns her into a werewolf, it sets off a chain of events that puts them at odds with the Wolfe pack, and brings them straight into the path of the Wolfe's greatest enemy--Victor Atwood. War is coming to the packs, and Kyp and Rachel are at the center of it. With their fledgling love and a tenuous mental tie their only weapons, they must overcome the wrath of Atwood. But a toxic secret threatens to devastate them, destroying not only them but the entire Wolfe pack as well.

Sam Wolfe has been in love with Megan Carmichael for years. Too bad she's off limits. She's human. He's not. When an accidental slip of his teeth endangers Megan and his entire werewolf pack, it's up to Sam to find a solution. Unbeknownst to them, Sam's bite has thrust Megan into the crosshairs of a killer. Sam and Megan must work together to find the threat, protect the pack, and maybe fall in love. But they better do it before the next full moon.