Michael Afton Walking Novels & Stories

Vanessa Carmichael never dreamed she would marry a man like Alexander Cole, the ruthless, untouchable CEO who commands respect and fear in equal measure. But when her mother’s life hangs in the balance, desperation forces her into an unthinkable deal: a three-year marriage contract with the coldest man she has ever met. Alexander makes one thing clear, this is business, not love. Yet from the moment Vanessa steps into his glittering mansion, their worlds collide in ways neither expected. At high-society galas, he shields her with icy authority. Behind closed doors, he lays down rules she refuses to follow. She pushes back; he pulls her closer. Theirs is a dangerous dance of control, passion, and secrets. But as cracks form in Alexander’s perfect mask, Vanessa begins to wonder, what is he hiding behind those dark, guarded eyes? And will she survive the fire she’s walking into…or burn for him completely?

Beverly lost everything the night her father died. At sixteen, she was left alone with nothing but grief, unanswered questions, and a mysterious man who stepped into her life from the shadows. A stranger who paid her tuition, sent her gifts, protected her from afar, and became her safe place through late-night messages and anonymous calls. She never saw his face. Never knew his real intentions. Only that he was always there. Until one night, when she returned home from college and met him for the very first time—in an unexpected and unsettling way that changes everything. Beverly has spent years craving the man behind the messages. And now that she’s finally close enough to touch him, walking away is no longer an option. But instead of running, she makes a choice. She plans to seduce him. To make him fall in love with her… just as deeply as she has fallen for him.

At thirty-four, Rhea Voss has nothing left but debt and desperation. Her father is dying. The hospital bills are drowning her. She needs a job. Instead, she gets a contract. Dominic Ashcroft: young, ruthless CEO of Axiom Automotive doesn’t want an assistant. He wants ownership. He sees her weakness. He sees her need. And he offers her a deal that will save her father’s life… at the cost of her freedom. 24/7 availability. No privacy. No refusal. No walking away. To the world, she’s his executive assistant. Behind closed doors, she’s his obsession. But when desire turns into something far more dangerous, and a secret begins to grow inside her, Rhea realizes she didn’t just sign a contract. She signed herself over to a man who never lets go. He bought her debt. Now he’s coming to collect.

After my older sister, Cecilia, and I hit adulthood, our parents dropped a bomb: one of us had to run the family business, the other had to marry into the Spencer family in Norwick City. Cecilia, blinded by greed, called dibs on the company without blinking. Problem was, she was all talk. Spent her days jet-setting and partying while the business tanked. Within a year, she'd burned it all to the ground. Me? I got the Spencer name and popped out two boys, locking in my spot as the rich wife. Cecilia couldn't handle it. Jealousy made her snap—she straight-up stabbed me at a family party. Next thing I knew, I was back on the day we had to choose. Cecilia didn't even pause. "I'll marry into the Spencer family. The business can go to Demi." I laughed. My poor, clueless sister—she had no idea she was walking straight into hell.

My mother-in-law spreads lies about me having contracted an STD during my sister-in-law's wedding. When I hear this, I want to demand an explanation. However, my sister-in-law stops me and begs me to prioritize her happiness since it's her wedding. I hold myself back and wait until the reception is over. Later, my mother-in-law merely sweeps the matter under the rug and say she doesn't remember anything because she was drunk. However, the lies spread like wildfire. My neighbors scorn me, and my colleagues isolate me, treating me like a walking bacteria. I become dispirited from the constant mental distress and end up getting knocked by a car when I leave the house one day. I die from the accident. When I open my eyes again, I'm taken back to the day my mother-in-law lies about me having contracted an STD.

She was just the nanny. Quiet, kind-hearted, and desperately in love with the children she cared for. He was a grieving widower with too many secrets and a heart locked in silence. And when her world fell apart, his offer came with one condition—marriage. After walking away from her first love and discovering a truth that shattered her dreams of motherhood, Monet Palmer finds herself caught between a life she planned and the one she never expected. The Abbott house was only supposed to be a job—but somewhere between bedtime stories and tear-stained lullabies, it became home. Now, with a wedding she’s not sure she wants, and a man she’s afraid to love, Monet is forced to confront the one question that haunts her: What happens when the heart chooses a family… but not the groom? In this emotional slow-burn romance, secrets, healing, and unexpected affection collide. Because sometimes, the most powerful kind of love… is the one you never saw coming.

Ellie Parkinson, a seemingly ordinary teenage girl is tormented by nightmares about a particular castle since childhood. In the nightmares, she finds herself walking across a pitch-black forest in freezing weather and the nightmare ends after the castle is seen. On reaching her eighteenth birthday, the nightmares become more frequent along with the appearance of a repulsive hooded figure who seems to be following her, and in turn, causes her loved ones to fall into grave peril. Moreover, Ellie discovers miraculous abilities and powers which she utilizes in an attempt to protect her loved ones against the forces of evil. Eventually, she goes on a road trip with her friends, Alex, Judy, and Matt to a forest, where the castle that has been appearing in her nightmares nearly her whole life emerges. Upon entering the creepy place, she unravels dark and groovy secrets about the place which provide her with a link to the nightmares, the hooded creature as well as her horrifying past.

She's my best friend's sister, which meant she was off-limits. But I could never keep my distance, because I had always wanted Mia. I tried hard to resist my feelings for her, yet, I couldn't. So, I walked away, thinking it was the right thing to do. Now, ten years later, I've made a name for myself. I’m a billionaire with everything I ever dreamed of—except for one thing: Mia. When I see her again, she’s not the shy girl I once knew. No, she’s confident, strong, and still the one person who has the power to make me lose control. However, she’s also cold and distant, treating me like just another client, a stranger. She has every reason to hate me. But this time, I’m not walking away.

21 years old, and completely heartbroken, Ava has a one night stand with a handsome stranger. She falls pregnant and her Alpha banishes her from the pack. Cutting her off from the people she’s known and loved her whole life. She travels across the country to have her twin boys and complete medical school. Fierce in her determination to protect and provide for her children. Eventually, she is discovered and accepted by a local pack who take her on as their medic. But the last person she expected to see again was the father of her children, walking through the cabin door. Ava has to learn to love again, and to accept that she can be loved. Kylar is reckless, dangerous and spontaneous. But he never managed to shake the memory of the beautiful girl who slipped out of his hands. He’s determined to win her back and prove that he loves her, every part of her heart and soul. That he will be there for her, and their twin boys.

Fate has once again torn my world apart, leaving me shattered. For years, I've lived with a cold void, clueless about my life before joining my childhood pack. Just as the secrets of my past were about to be unveiled, tragedy struck. The one person who held the key to unlocking my memories was taken from me, and with them, my fated mate, Bodey—leaving me exposed and fractured. But in this darkness, an unexpected truth emerges. The very act that was meant to weaken me has instead awakened a fierce strength. A primal wolf, hidden deep within, surges forward, driven by a relentless desire to rescue Bodey and protect my people. My resolve is unyielding—I will do whatever it takes to reclaim my mate and keep my people safe. Even if it means walking into the jaws of danger. The battle lines are drawn, and I'm ready to fight everyone that’s screwed me over.