theban plays

When the goddess plays a game of dice with your fate, it is your responsibility to seize it. Isn't it? Trying to escape for her Lyne, accidentally imprints her scent on Asher, Demon Alpha of the Silver haired pack, on the night of a moon Eclipse, marking him as mate. But Asher is already promised to another under a blood oath—a peace treaty that binds two powerful packs from breaking out in another war. In a flicker of hope, Lyne strikes a bargain to secure her life. But what will happen when the goddess plays one more die ahead of her, and her life is not the only thing she'd find herself bargaining for?

In the high stakes world of wealth, philanthropy, and power plays, Shadows of Desire weaves a tale of love, betrayal, and redemption. At the center of it all is Sophie Langston, a passionate and driven woman who co-founded a charitable foundation with her long-time business partner and lover, James Thornton. Their organization, built on the ideals of changing the world, has become a beacon of hope for struggling communities. But as the foundation grows in influence, so do the enemies lurking in the shadows. Sophie and James find their relationship and partnership tested when an unexpected visitor walks into their lives, Richard Mallory, a disgraced businessman with a tainted past. Despite having tried to undermine the foundation before, Richard proposes a substantial investment, claiming he wants to make amends. Torn between suspicion and the potential benefits for their projects, Sophie reluctantly agrees, setting off a chain of events that unravel deep-seated conspiracies and hidden agendas. Soon after, whispers of internal conflict and financial instability begin to surface. Rumors swirl about a power struggle between Sophie and James, putting their relationship under intense public scrutiny. Behind the scenes, they uncover a more sinister plot at play. Dominic Kane, a ruthless corporate raider infamous for hostile takeovers and blackmail, has set his sights on their foundation. With a history of exploiting the vulnerable for profit, Kane sees their organization as his next target, aiming to use it as a pawn in his larger schemes. As Sophie and James grapple with this new threat, they must navigate a web of deceit, power struggles, and hidden motives. Old allies resurface, trust is tested, and secrets from the past are unearthed, forcing the couple to confront their own vulnerabilities...

Emery is a lawyer who specialises in prenuptial agreements for wealthy people. She’s well-known for drafting the contracts earning some nicknames in the field. Her biggest client is Darren who is a billionaire and a demon too, he is also known as the “King of underworld” because of his cruel ways. He has such a personality that girls like to throw themselves at him but Emery is the only human woman who was never fully charmed by him in the way other human women are. He hires her to draft his prenup before every engagement he gets into. The problem is, his relationships keep failing mainly because he isn’t over his past with Emery. Emery and Darren were childhood friends who grew up together in a small town. They fell in love and got married too quickly, and then ended up getting divorced due to differences. But both of them weren’t able to get over each other. Darren mainly gets into random engagements to make Emery angry but her calm nature is annoying him. Though she wants to kill every girl around him, she plays along with his tricks. Then at last Darren will hire Emery again, but this time with a personal twist. He doesn’t tell her that the new prenup is for their relationship which would be an attempt to give their failed marriage another shot. Emery believes it’s for yet another fiancée, and she gets involved, trying to get some personal info of Darren’s soon-to-be wives to make the contracts. In all this Darren forces Emery to revisit their own painful memories through the process.

Synopsis: Kayla Marshall’s life takes a dark turn when she is forced into a contract with Adrian Blackwood, a ruthless billionaire whose charm is as dangerous as his secrets. What begins as a desperate attempt to save her family quickly spirals into a world of power plays, forbidden desires, and unspoken rules. Bound by Adrian's control, Kayla must navigate a life where trust is a currency and vulnerability is a weapon. As she peels back the layers of his secretive world, she discovers that the lines between dominance and obsession, submission and strength, are far more blurred than she ever imagined. But in a game where Adrian makes the rules, will Kayla find the strength to rewrite them? The stakes are high, the tension electric—and in this world, control is everything.

Two best friends. Two love stories. One unforgettable ride. Rain’s running from heartbreak. Harper’s running headfirst into it. One’s swearing off love, the other’s daring it to try her. Every five chapters, the spotlight shifts—first Rain’s messy, laugh-out-loud journey, then Harper’s fiery, no-nonsense approach to romance. Two arcs, two wildly different paths… but somehow, fate keeps pulling them (and the irresistible men they should avoid) right back in. 💖 Who will fall first? 💖 Who will fall harder? Grab your seat – this is one love story that plays out in stereo. Harper didn’t sign up to play Cupid— but for ten times her salary? She’ll find her boss, Eros Lancaster, a bride in sixty days. The problem? Eros doesn’t do love. Wealth, charm, and a lineup of flings—he has it all. But with his company’s future on the line, his sister’s demanding he settle down. Just as Harper starts scheming, Eros flips the script—offering her the role of his contract wife. Now, Harper’s stuck between his sister’s deal and his tempting proposal. What could possibly go wrong? ~~~ One night turns into a morning-after she can’t stop thinking about. And when fate throws him back in her path—again and again—Rain starts to wonder if this wasn’t just some random hookup. Maybe, just maybe, the universe isn’t done with them yet. Love wasn’t on Rain’s to-do list… but it might have just RSVP’d anyway.

Alzna Romanov was sold under a false name, and forced into a life she never chose. When the ruthless mafia Don Marcello Montavelli purchases her, Alzna realizes he’s even colder and more ruthless than she imagined. Worse, he knows her true identity and plays along, making him more dangerous than she ever anticipated Marcello has his reasons for keeping Alzna close, reasons he guards as fiercely as his empire. In the depth of their contentious relationship, a forbidden attraction festers As Alzna and Marcello are drawn closer, buried secrets surface, turning their deadly game into something unexpected. Trust becomes a weapon, and love is a gamble that could cost them everything. Will they destroy each other or find the one thing they never thought they needed? Disclaimer: This book contains mature themes, including strong language, graphic violence, dubiously consensual situations, and emotionally intense scenarios. Reader discretion is advised.

Naya has always been the pack's wolfless outcast—a deviant blamed for everything wrong, even seducing her sister's boyfriend. On a not so cheerful Christmas holiday, when her family's patience snaps, they conspire to cast her out. But Naya's fiery spirit catches the attention of Alpha Kieran, a powerful leader with an infuriating knack for seeing through her defenses. Amid the chaos, Naya's uncontrollable heat leads her to a passionate night with a mysterious man—only to later discover he's Kieran, the Alpha King feared for his ruthless reputation and revered as a billionaire tycoon in the human world. When Kieran discovers Naya is the mother of his children, his determination to claim his mate and family ignites an explosive battle of wills. As tension escalates, betrayal and misunderstandings force Naya to flee, culminating in a devastating car accident that nearly destroys everything. Yet Naya rises stronger than ever, carving a new life for herself among humans. But when a new man enters her life, Kieran's primal possessiveness awakens, and he refuses to let her go. Caught between two worlds and two men, Naya must navigate treacherous power plays, love, and her own transformation. Will Kieran's relentless pursuit shatter her independence, or will Naya's courage rewrite the destiny she was never supposed to have?

“Oh my god! Please…” I choked on tears as I cried into the pillow. My hand fisted the bed sheet while he wrecked me with the intensity of his relentless strokes. “Aaaarhhh.” I cried out, unable to stop myself when he reached a spot I didn't know existed, and momentarily forgetting that I should be as quiet as possible. “Shhhh,” his tone was mocking as usual. I could see the taunt in his eyes he fucked me into the bed from behind, “keep it down stepsister. You don't want your mom to find out what her prim and proper daughter’s favorite hobby is, right?” Evelyn, an ordinary human and Brandon, the lycan prince have been academic rivals since they both resumed Zenith Prep. Evelyn hates him because he plays around and doesn't deserve to be a straight A student and Brandon hates her because she's a mere human and she should be a slave rather than his academic rival. Things changed when their single parents married each other and they became stepsiblings. With Brandon privy to Evelyn’s private life, he's able to uncover a secret he holds over her head to do anything he wants. These include things stepsiblings shouldn't be caught doing, things they both enjoy so much they don't want it to end. As they spend more time together, lines blur between what is and what shouldn't be. They both want to be with each other but not only is their family bond standing in their way but also the fact that Brandon has a caring mate. And maybe, a much bigger conspiracy would keep them apart forever.

Her insolence provoked him, her fiery defiance captivated him, and her presence stirred something primal within him. “Don’t test me, Ember. I am your Alpha, and you will bow to me!” Thorne’s voice thundered. Her eyes burned with fearless fire, her cheeks flushed as she spat back, “Bow to you? I’d rather eat sand!” Thorne’s wolf clawed for control, demanding he claim her. His fangs elongated as he stalked toward her, hunger and fury colliding. “Don’t even think about it,” she hissed, bracing herself against the pull neither of them could deny. The Alpha’s Thirst for Ember follows Ember, a young wolf torn from her secluded pack and thrust into slavery on Alpha Thorne’s estate. Amid treacherous power plays and the cunning Luna Serene, Ember unravels dark truths about her family’s connection to Thorne. But as a forbidden bond ignites between them, Ember must decide whether to challenge fate or succumb to it. One choice could shatter her world forever.