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Title: A Thief’s Guide to Stealing a Heart
Genre: Romantasy, Action, Comedy, Slow Burn Romance, Found Family
Tone: Snarky, adventurous, with a healthy dose of tension and miscommunication


Premise
In a kingdom where magic is tightly regulated and demons are hunted, Kale, a quick-witted street thief, survives by stealing enchanted trinkets and flipping them on the black market. One night, she steals a jewel sealed inside the royal vaults—a forbidden relic from the Demon War. Unfortunately for her, the jewel is a soulstone… and it contains the dormant spirit of Riven, a disgraced demon lord.

Breaking the seal awakens Riven—and accidentally binds him to Kale through an ancient soul pact. Now, wherever she goes, he goes. The only way to break the bond? Travel to the ruined demon capital and perform a forgotten ritual—if they don’t kill each other first.

But as bounty hunters, the king’s enforcers, and other demons start closing in, Kale and Riven must pretend to be romantically involved to avoid suspicion. Pretend long enough... and hearts start slipping.


Main Characters:

Kale Vire
- Occupation: Thief, freelance relic hunter
- Personality: Sarcastic, charming, impulsive, street-smart
- Motivation: Escape poverty, take care of her little brother, stay free
- Hidden truth: Her late mother was part demon—Kale has minor latent powers she's terrified of using.

Riven
- Occupation: Former demon lord of pride
- Personality: Cold, calculating, dangerously charming, honorable in his own twisted way
- Motivation: Regain his power, reclaim his lost kingdom, uncover who betrayed him
- Quirk: Hates humans… except for Kale, who constantly tests his patience and makes him laugh against his will

Supporting Cast:
- Finn – Kale’s younger brother, a genius kid with a disability(maybe?), creates magical gadgets
- Captain Lys – Enforcer of the King’s Guard, and Kale’s ex-lover-turned-enemy
- The Oracle – A neutral seer who ships them harder than anyone
- Eliath – A demon bounty hunter who also wants Riven… for reasons that might not be purely revenge

Worldbuilding Highlights:

- Soulbinding: A rare and dangerous magical connection usually seen in warlocks and demons; links two souls until death or ritual separation.
- Demon Relics: Artifacts from the old wars, illegal to own or trade. Each has residual power and a twisted history.
- The Kingdom of (something): A beautiful but morally gray kingdom where magic is legal for the elite and banned for commoners.
- Demon Realm: Now a wasteland, but once a flourishing empire. Its return threatens human rule.


Plot Arcs (Season Breakdown):

Season 1: Binding Ties
- Kale and Riven meet (chaotically).
- Begin traveling together, reluctantly.
- Kale learns about the soulbond’s side effects (shared emotions, dreams, etc.).
- They begin faking a romantic relationship to hide the bond.
- Sparks fly. Tension builds. Ending twist: Kale's latent demon heritage is revealed.

Season 2: Echoes of War
- They seek the ritual to break the bond.
- Enemies from Rivne’s past resurface.
- Kale’s power grows, and she becomes a target.
- Their fake romance starts to feel dangerously real.
- Cliffhanger: The king wants Kale dead—and Riven to serve him.

Season 3: Blood and Fire
- War brews between kingdoms and surviving demons.
- Riven must choose between reclaiming his throne or protecting Kale.
- Kale is tempted by her darker powers.
- The bond might break… but do they want it to?