cigarettes & sparks

Raiden Hawthorne, a relentless menace veiled in shadows, exists as a black sheep within his own family's dynasty. The Hawthorne name, synonymous with power and wealth as owners of Hawthorne Industries, only adds to his burdens. A street fighter by choice, Raiden finds solace in the gritty underground fights, his fists releasing the pent-up rage against the world that refuses to see beyond his rebellious exterior.
On the other end of the spectrum stands Melantha Morana, a woman of intellect and ambition. As a recent law graduate from the prestigious Stormhaven University, her heart aligned with the warmth and compassion of Hufflepuff. But the Sorting Hat placed her in the enigmatic house of Slytherin, confining her within a skin that feels alien. The tragic loss of her parents in a car accident thrusts her into the center of their law firm, forcing her to confront both grief and responsibility in equal measure.
But destiny rarely travels in a straight line. It is within the hallowed halls of Morana & Associates, the esteemed law firm once helmed by her parents, fate introduces her to the enigmatic Alhaitham. A force to be reckoned with, his presence electrifies the air. Alhaitham, a pillar of the law firm, he is torn between his allegiance to the firm and the magnetic pull of his heart, torn between his professional obligations and the growing attraction towards melantha.
In a world where expectations, grief, and secrets collideAs the city's pulse quickens and shadows deepen, Raiden, Melantha, and Alhaitham find themselves entangled in a treacherous web spun by their own desires and the inexorable forces that shape their lives. The cityscape becomes their stage, where dreams intertwine with reality and the faint glow of a lit cigarette marks the beginning of an intoxicating journey. Together, Raiden, Melantha, and Alhaitham embark on a precarious dance, destined to either bring them the solace they seek or consume them in the swirling chaos of their own desires.