Every eight years, a secret society of the world s most powerful men gathers for an ancient ritual to reset time and summon the Child of Chaos. And tonight, you are the prey. Behind animal masks, they hunt you through The Maze a sprawling labyrinth where the line between lust and lunacy blurs. You’re a tribute offered to feed the depraved hunger of the eleven predators, until one of them claims you: to mark you, possess you, breed you. "Are you ready to play the wish game?" Madeline's life is duct-taped together. With no money, no job, and an eviction notice tucked into her purse, she is desperate for a sign of hope. When Jackson, the man she s spent months pining for, invites her to a luxurious masquerade ball, she hopes for a fairy tale. But the old manor holds secrets darker than Madeline can imagine. Behind every mask hides a shadow, a lie, and the man who was never meant to have her... Ryan is a dangerous, morally gray stalker with a god complex and a big... ego. He doesn't just want Madeline; he claims she is his to possess, his destined vessel to be bred. One lapse in judgment. One night where masks hide primal urges, family rivalries, and ancient secrets. Now, the doors are locked. The Hunt has begun. And Madeline is the prey and the prize. But as a terrifying truth crashes into reality, she realizes the ritual is not what she thought it was. Caught in a game of dark desire, will she surrender to the predator who demands her soul or will she seize the power to rewrite her own destiny? Masquerade: The Time Traveler & The God of Death is a Contemporary Gothic Romance filled with high-stakes tension, psychological twists, and a love that blurs the line between devotion and obsession. Check Trigger Warnings. This story contains dark themes, explicit content, and situations that may be disturbing to some readers.