Midnight Vein is a dark, seductive urban romance laced with danger, betrayal, and forbidden desire. The story follows Lyra, a reincarnated woman escaping the shadows of her tragic past, now struggling to survive as a bartender in a ruthless city. When she crosses paths with Caspian, a powerful and enigmatic mafia boss, their lives spiral into a whirlwind of lust, secrets, and blood-soaked alliances. As old enemies resurface and buried truths unravel, Lyra must confront her past-and choose whether to embrace love or vengeance in a world where trust is deadly and desire runs deep.
[INT. DIVE BAR – 11:47 PM, LOS ANGELES]
The bar is dimly lit with old neon signs buzzing above cracked brick walls. Music hums low. LYRA stands behind the counter, hair in a messy ponytail, a tired look on her face as she pours tequila for a sloppy couple. She's graceful, detached, and somewhere else in her mind. A storm lives in her eyes.
LYRA (V.O.)
They said reincarnation was a gift. But they never said anything about the cost of rent.
She wipes down the counter, the rag soaked with cheap vodka and cigarette ash. Her eyes drift toward the old TV above the bar showing muted news about cartel violence downtown. Her gaze hardens.
LYRA (V.O.)
I was sold out once-by blood. This time, I'll sell my own soul if I have to. But not my body. Not again.
A group of rowdy men at the back whistle as she passes. She ignores them. She's used to it.
CUSTOMER
Hey sweetheart, smile more. Might get you a better tip.
LYRA
Tip me better, and I might pretend to care.
The front door swings open. A man walks in like he owns the night. CASPIAN DANTE. Late thirties. Cold eyes. Mafia boss. His tailored suit hugs a frame that speaks violence. He doesn't glance around. He already knows who he's here for.
LYRA (V.O.)
There he is. The man whose name drips from mouths like wine and warning.
CASPIAN
Whiskey. Neat. And a name to match the face.
LYRA
Lyra. Bartender. Not available.
CASPIAN (smirking)
Everything has a price. Even a name.
LYRA
Not mine.
He leans closer, not threatening-curious.
CASPIAN
You always burn this hot, or is it just me?
LYRA
Careful. You're flammable.
Beat. Their eyes lock. Something unseen passes between them-old as blood, sharp as desire.
CASPIAN
Have we met before?
Flash-past life memory. A cold cell. Her mother's scream. Her father's execution. Her being dragged into darkness. Her own voice-"I'll come back. I'll take everything they denied me."*
LYRA (V.O.)
You killed me once. You just don't know it yet.
[INT. LYRA'S APARTMENT – 2:14 AM]
She stares at the ceiling, half-naked, sweaty from the night heat and the weight of memory. Her fingers trace the curve of her breast, but it's not arousal-it's longing. For touch. For safety. For revenge.
TEXT MESSAGE POP-UP:
Unknown Number: You shouldn't look so tempting behind a bar. – C.D.
She stares at the screen. Her thighs clench involuntarily.
LYRA (V.O.)
I wanted peace. Instead, I found a war with pretty eyes and blood on his hands.
Blinded in a crash, Cary was rejected by every socialite—except Evelina, who married him without hesitation. Three years later, he regained his sight and ended their marriage. "We’ve already lost so many years. I won’t let her waste another one on me." Evelina signed the divorce papers without a word. Everyone mocked her fall—until they discovered that the miracle doctor, jewelry mogul, stock genius, top hacker, and the President's true daughter… were all her. When Cary came crawling back, a ruthless tycoon had him kicked out. "She's my wife now. Get lost."
"You're pathetic!" Brenden sneered, each word cutting deep into Corinna's heart. Years of emotional wounds had drained every ounce of love she once held. "I've wasted enough time on you. If there's a next life, I hope we never meet again." Her words severed the bond between them like a blade. From that moment on, Brenden was haunted by her absence—unable to sleep, longing for the warmth he took for granted.
Linsey was stood up by her groom to run off with another woman. Furious, she grabbed a random stranger and declared, "Let's get married!" She had acted on impulse, realizing too late that her new husband was the notorious rascal, Collin. The public laughed at her, and even her runaway ex offered to reconcile. But Linsey scoffed at him. "My husband and I are very much in love!" Everyone thought she was delusional. Then Collin was revealed to be the richest man in the world. In front of everyone, he got down on one knee and held up a stunning diamond ring. "I look forward to our forever, honey."
Lucia Balstone thought she had chosen the right man to spend the rest of her life with, but he was the one who ended her life. Their ten-year marriage seemed like a joke when her husband stabbed her with a dagger. Fortunately, God is never blind to people's tears. Lucia got a second chance. She was reborn at the age of 22, before all the terrible things had happened. This time, she was determined to avenge herself and let those who hurt her pay! She made an elaborate list of her goals, and the first thing on her list was to marry her ex-husband's enemy, Alonso Callen!
"You're mine, little puppy," Kylan growled against my neck. A soft gasp escaped my lips as his lips brushed my skin. My mind screamed at me to push him away-the Lycan Prince who had humiliated me again and again, but my body betrayed me, leaning into him before I could stop myself. He pressed his lips against mine, and his kiss grew more aggressive, more possessive as I felt my legs weaken. What was I doing? In a split-second, I pulled away and slapped him hard across the face. Kylan's eyes darkened, but the smirk on his lips exposed his amusement. "You and I both know we can't fight this, Violet," he said, gripping my wrist. "You're my mate." "And yet you don't want me," I replied. "You told me you were ashamed of me, that l'd never be your queen, that you'd never love me. So please, accept my rejection and let me go." "Never," he whispered, his grip tightening as he pulled me closer. "Soon enough, you'll be begging for me. and when you do-I'll use you as I see fit and then I'll reject you."
Life was perfect until she met her boyfriend's big brother. There was a forbidden law in the Night Shade Pack that if the head Alpha rejected his mate, he would be stripped of his position. Sophia's life would get connected with the law. She was an Omega who was dating the head Alpha's younger brother. Bryan Morrison, the head Alpha, was not only a cold-blooded man but also a charming business tycoon. His name was enough to cause other packs to tremble. He was known as a ruthless man. What if, by some twist of destiny, Sophia's path were to intertwine with his?