Boneshaker

Incompatible Souls : Forced into a Contract Marriage
Incompatible Souls : Forced into a Contract Marriage
The dominant, ruthless billionaire and a bold yet innocent girl, the opposite poles, are forced into a contract marriage of 1 year. There is only one mutual feeling between them i.e HATRED.What happens when these incompatible souls have to pretend to the outer world that they deeply love each other? Whether the love bloom or the hatred will take its toll? Whether they will realize that they are made for each other or just walk away after the contract ends? That's for you to find out :-) ---------Blurb--------- "If you want me to stay away from other men then you also have to stay away from other girls" the girl declares trying to set herself free from his iron grip. "Ok" she was a little taken aback by his agreement "But" the side of his lip twitched a bit "you have to fulfill all the duties of a wife" She gasps which catch his attention. The hand that was holding her throat moves up and his thumb starts stroking her lips, gently. "BE MINE" he avowed "Completely and dutifully" His words held power and firmness which tremble the girl lying under him, under his mercy. "Every night I want someone to f**k. If not other women then for the coming year, it is going to be you" there was no tint of humor in his voice "Shall we start from tonight? Wifey!" ---------------------------- (Story features Mature)
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The Secretly Rich Man
The Secretly Rich Man
That day, my parents and sister who were all working abroad suddenly told me that I was a second-generation rich with trillions of dollars in wealth!Gerald Crawford: I am a second-generation rich?
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A Contract with the Billionaire
A Contract with the Billionaire
When it comes to love, is Second chance truly the charm?*****Amelia Ross’s contract marriage with her billionaire boss came to an end when the one woman he’s been dying to have for years suddenly returned to town. Her heart got broken as she’d started developing feelings for her hot boss but knowing it was a contract marriage, she gathered the remaining pieces of her shattered heart and left town after being paid off by her boss, Ryan Davidson. Unluckily for her, she realized she was carrying his child a few months after the abrupt end of their contract. With no intentions of returning to him, she raised the baby and began a new life, from scratch. But just when things have finally begun to go well for her and she’s met a man that has healed her broken heart, Ryan stepped into her life again, laying claims to not just her, but to the child.What made it more infuriating was that he showed up with a marriage certificate, one that very much proved they were still married.To know more about my books, follow me on Instagram @sophia.bendel
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Punished by His Love
Punished by His Love
She was a destitute woman whose life was dependent on others. She was forced to be a scapegoat and traded herself, which resulted in her pregnancy. He considered that she was the ultimate embodiment of evil as she was greed and deceitful. She tried all her efforts to win his heart but failed. Her departure made him so furious that he searched through the ends of the world and managed to recapture her. The whole city knew that she would be shredded into a million pieces. She asked him in desperation, “I left our marriage with nothing, so why won’t you let me go?”In a domineering tone, he answered, “You’ve stolen my heart and given birth to my child, and you wish to escape from me?”
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His Forbidden Obsession
His Forbidden Obsession
"Is my Seraphina afraid of me? " She pressed her shivering naked body more against the wall to prevent getting touched by the bare skin of the owner of that raspily husky voice . "So you don't want me to touch you? But you had no problem getting touched by him, Seraphina? " Her eyes filled with tears hearing his words because her mind immediately recalled the face of her friend and how brutally he had killed him. "Then why are you afraid of getting touched by me, Princess?" She unlatched her lashes and immediately tried to free herself from him but her body turned into ice when he pinned her wrists against the wall and pressed his drenched body against her. "Hadn't I fucking warned you to stay away from him? But no, my little princess wanted to defy me? And look, her defiance made me to take another life, " A soul quivering smirk crept on his lips by watching the terror emerging into her alluring azure eyes . "So ,I guess now we have to make her obey me and for that, I have a very precious way to teach her, " His hand roamed over her naked skin. "A forbidden way which will hurt my princess a lot, " He squeezed her soft bosoms, making her whimper. "But the more pain she will feel, the more pleasure she is going to get through that way, " He chuckled when he found her struggling, like a kitten. "The more you will fight it, the more it's going to hurt, Princess," His hand went down to her lower abdomen And her blood drenched from her body, feeling his knuckles grazing against her lower region tenderly. "You're mine," His hand went down more to taint her purity. "You belong to Arzal Darius Grayson, Sera." *DARK ROMANCE*
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The Hidden Twins of the CEO
The Hidden Twins of the CEO
Ace King, The most eligible bachelor of London. Being the number one eligible bachelor he didn't want to settle down. He is the CEO of King corporation. He has money, look, fame everything. Girls die to be with him. But for his arrogant nature no one dare to mess up with him. He is known for his arrogant nature and anger issues. In the business world he is known for his dominating way. His employees calls him workaholic devil behind his back. He was happy in his life until his eyes fell on Amelia, his new PA. Amelia Williams, A simple yet beautiful girl. 15 years ago, her dad met an accident and got paralyzed. After this Amelia saw her mom doing multiple jobs to buy her dad's medicine and their needs. When she got graduated she started searching for a job, so she could help her mother.
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What Is The 'Boneshaker' Machine In The Novel?

4 Answers2025-06-18 16:50:27

The 'Boneshaker' in the novel is this terrifying, clattering monstrosity—a steam-powered drill designed to tear through rock and flesh alike. Imagine a locomotive’s engine shrunk down to nightmare size, fitted with jagged rotary blades that scream like a banshee when they spin. It’s not just a tool; it’s a symbol of industrial brutality, wielded by the book’s villains to carve tunnels through sacred burial grounds, desecrating the dead for profit.

The machine earns its name from how it vibrates, shaking the bones of anyone nearby—operators included. Its fumes poison the air, and its noise drives men mad. But what’s fascinating is how the author twists it into a metaphor: progress at the cost of humanity. The protagonist, a scrappy miner’s daughter, sabotages it not just to save her town but to reclaim what the machine stole—dignity, memory, and a connection to the land. The 'Boneshaker' isn’t just metal; it’s greed made manifest.

How Does 'Boneshaker' Blend Steampunk And Horror?

4 Answers2025-06-18 04:05:04

'Boneshaker' is a masterclass in merging steampunk's gritty innovation with horror's visceral dread. The novel's Seattle is a fog-choked ruin, where towering machines grind alongside undead 'rotters'—zombies born from the toxic gas leaking from inventor Leviticus Blue's disastrous drill. The steampunk elements aren't just aesthetic; they're survival tools. Characters wield pneumatic rifles and clattering airships, but technology feels oppressive, like a ticking bomb. The horror seeps through every gear: the rotters aren't mindless—they remember fragments of their past lives, making their hunger eerily personal.

The real genius lies in how the Blight gas unites both genres. It powers the city's steampunk chaos while mutating corpses, blending mechanical and biological horror. Even the protagonist's mechanical arm, a steampunk staple, becomes a vulnerability when rotter blood corrodes its joints. The dread is amplified by claustrophobic tunnels and the constant hiss of gas masks, where one malfunction means suffocation or worse. Priest doesn't just layer genres—she braids them into something uniquely unsettling.

Is 'Boneshaker' Part Of A Series?

4 Answers2025-06-18 06:57:55

Absolutely! 'Boneshaker' kicks off Cherie Priest's 'Clockwork Century' series, a gritty steampunk saga set in an alternate-history Civil War-era America. The novel introduces a world where airships dominate the skies and zombies—called "rotters"—roam the ruins of Seattle, poisoned by the toxic gas from the Boneshaker drill. The series expands with books like 'Dreadnought' and 'Ganymede,' each exploring different corners of this war-torn, mechanically twisted universe.

What makes it stand out is how Priest weaves standalone adventures into a larger tapestry. You get fresh protagonists in each book, but recurring elements like the Union’s steam-powered tech or the Confederate’s undead experiments tie everything together. It’s perfect for readers who love immersive world-building with a side of brass goggles and zombie mayhem.

Who Is The Main Antagonist In 'Boneshaker'?

4 Answers2025-06-18 21:30:10

The main antagonist in 'Boneshaker' is Dr. Leonidas Wilkes, a brilliant but ruthless inventor whose unchecked ambition unleashes chaos. He creates the Boneshaker, a machine that accidentally unleashes a toxic gas, turning Seattle into a ruined wasteland. Wilkes is a classic mad scientist—charismatic yet devoid of empathy, willing to sacrifice lives for progress. His legacy lingers in the Blight, the poison-infested streets, and the rotters, the gas’s undead victims.

What makes him chilling is his absence; he’s long dead, yet his inventions haunt the living. The survivors grapple with his mistakes, making him a villain whose shadow stretches beyond the grave. The story paints him through rumors and wreckage, a ghostly figure whose genius birthed nightmares. His daughter, Briar, fights to undo his damage, adding emotional weight to his villainy.

Does 'Boneshaker' Have A Movie Adaptation?

4 Answers2025-06-18 05:02:40

I’ve dug deep into this because 'Boneshaker' is one of those steampunk gems that feels ripe for the big screen. Cherie Priest’s novel has that cinematic blend of zombies, airships, and a gritty alternate-history Seattle. But here’s the kicker: no official movie exists yet. There’s been chatter about adaptations since the book blew up, with fans casting dream directors like Guillermo del Toro for its visceral world. The closest we got was a 2019 rumor of a TV series in development, but it’s gone radio silent. The book’s visual flair—toxic gas, mechanical limbs, and a mother’s relentless quest—would translate brilliantly, but Hollywood’s slow to bite. For now, we’re stuck imagining how cool that brass-infested chaos would look in IMAX.

What’s wild is how 'Boneshaker' dodges adaptation hell despite its cult status. Maybe it’s the budget needed for those sprawling set pieces, or studios fearing steampunk’s niche appeal. Meanwhile, fans stitch together trailers using clips from 'Mortal Engines' or 'The Nevers,' but it’s not the same. Priest’s lore deserves more than fan edits—it needs a director who’ll weaponize its chaos properly.

Where Is The Setting Of 'Boneshaker' Located?

4 Answers2025-06-18 07:37:07

Cherie Priest's 'Boneshaker' plants its roots in a gripping alternate-history Seattle, reshaped by disaster and desperation. The city’s ruins sprawl under a toxic yellow fog—courtesy of the failed Boneshaker drill that unleashed chaos. Walls now divide the wealthy from the wasteland, where outlaws and survivors scrape by. The Underground, once sewers, became a labyrinth of hideouts and mad science labs. Clockwork airships drift above, patrolling like mechanical vultures. Priest’s Seattle feels alive, its grime and gears etched into every scene—a character as compelling as the humans battling within it.

What fascinates me is how the setting mirrors the novel’s themes. The Blight gas isn’t just a hazard; it’s a metaphor for unchecked ambition. The walled city echoes class divides, while the airships symbolize fragile hope. Even the name 'Boneshaker' ties to the machine that doomed the city—a neat parallel to the shaking of lives and loyalties in the plot. This isn’t just backdrop; it’s storytelling woven into brick and fog.

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