Foundryside

Foundryside blends magic with industrial intrigue, following a thief navigating a world where reality bends through enchanted sigils. The narrative weaves heists, corporate espionage, and existential stakes in a city ruled by arcane technology.
Cold Showers
Cold Showers
To drown away her pain from a harsh breakup, Jayda went to a bar to get wasted. She met Sebastian Miller, The multimillionaire with the worst personality but incredibly sexy. She had a one night stand with him, creating a bond that binds them forever!
9.5
52 Chapters
The Silver Wolf
The Silver Wolf
Meet Ashley Weston, a girl born into a reputable family from one of the second most powerful packs, "the Blood Moon pack." At the age of 13, her parents were killed by the unknown. When the pack found her with her parents dead bodies, they thought she was the one that killed her parents because she was the only one that escaped death without a scratch on her body out of the three of them. Abandoned and shunned away by her family, maltreated by the entire pack, forcing her to become the slave and omega of the entire pack, Ashley had no choice but to keep from everyone when she shifted on her 15th birthday. Struggling with life and living in constant fear. However, all these things are about to change when she meets her mate. [THIS IS MY FIRST NOVEL EVER. I DECIDED TO TRY VENTURING INTO WRITING AFTER READING NOVELS FOR SO LONG. SO GUYS BARE WITH ME ON THE FEW MISTAKES I MIGHT IN BETWEEN.] Hi guys, happy new year! How have you all been doing? I want to bring to your attention that every part under the Silver Wolf series will now be written as one here. They will no longer be written separately for everyone's convenience. Thank you for your understanding. XOXO
9.1
170 Chapters
THE LOVE DOCTOR: HIS SUBMISSIVE
THE LOVE DOCTOR: HIS SUBMISSIVE
"PLEASE FUCK ME DOCTOR". ANN BEGGED AS SHE CRAVED FOR HIS TOUCH IN-BETWEEN HER SPLAYED LEGS. //DARK ROMANCE// WARNING! THIS BOOK CONTAINS STEAMY SCENE IN EVERY CHAPTER, IF YOU ARE BELOW 18 AND YOU FEEL INSUCRE ABOUT READING EROTIC BOOK, PLEASE DON'T READ. IT CONTAINS HIGH SEXUAL CONTENT!!!...THOSE WHO WISH TO CONTINUE, PLEASE DO BECAUSE YOU WIL REALLY ENJOY IT, IT'S WORTH IT! … I am Ann hamburger. A sex maniac. I mean, I love having sex. And I am a fan of one night stands. My parents and ex boyfriend thinks I am cursed but my body is just highly sensitive. It was all fun to me but I got to thinking that they might be right. So my best friend introduced someone to me—A sex doctor . Marcus Morris. She says he is my last hope. My question is, am I really cursed? Can a sex doctor help me stop being a sex maniac? Well flip through this pages and read the story of my life. The shades of Ann...
7.1
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Sold To The Untouchable Alpha
Sold To The Untouchable Alpha
"You gonna spank me, uncle?" That was it. Surging forward I grabbed her and pulled her close to me. I could easily feel her heart beating steadily against my chest. Clearly she was taking all of this as a joke and I would need to prove to her I meant what I said. "You know," I husked leaning close to her ear. "Spanking you doesn't sound half bad." Letting an amused laugh escape me, I did just that. I smacked her amazing ass and squeezed enjoying the feel of it in my hand. Damn, she was going to make controlling myself hard. Arissa Armondi was born to be the alpha heir of her pack. However, once she discovers she doesn't have a wolf, she becomes nothing more than an omega and her life of promise comes crashing down right before her eyes. Thrown into a life of kill or be killed, she becomes nothing more than a killing machine with a strong desire for blood and a wall of steel against the outside world. Ivan Fredrickson is the war hero alpha with a strong sense of right and wrong. He lives his life by the rules and has no time for love or mates. Therefore, he decides to find an omega to help bear him an heir to one day lead his pack. This desire causes Ivan and Arissa's paths to cross and so begins their love/hate relationship. What will happen when Ivan begins to realize that he and Arissa are mates? Will they be able to move past their demons and grow closer? Read Sold To The Untouchable Alpha to find out!
9.6
157 Chapters
She's Mine To Claim: Tasting And Claiming His Luna
She's Mine To Claim: Tasting And Claiming His Luna
I had always been in love with Bryson Taylor my best friend. But I knew we could never be because I was the lowest of the ranks and he was an alpha's heir. But by a twisted fate, we ended up being mated and everything seemed perfect, until it wasn't. I was forced to flee from him and the pack. Forced to break the bond that connected us. All for the sake of saving him and everyone I loved. But who will save me? As the weeks fly between us, a bump grows in my belly. I am pregnant for him and I could do nothing but look ahead to the lonely world I'd have to live without him by my side. Until one day, our fates decide to entwine again and we practically stumbled into each other. " He is my son! I have every right to bring him back to my pack where both he and you belong. You're not running away from me this time Emily,"
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323 Chapters
A Ruling Passion: Mr Tremont's Priceless Little Bride
A Ruling Passion: Mr Tremont's Priceless Little Bride
A plane crash had orphaned her... he too, shared the exact same fate. However, his misfortune was all her father’s doing.She was at the young age of eight when he, who was ten years older, brought her to the Tremont Estate. She thought this kind gesture came from the good will of his heart. Little did she know, it was for retribution.For ten years, she had always thought that he hated her. He was gentle and benevolent to the world, but never towards her…He forbade her from calling him ‘brother’. She could only call him by his name - Mark Tremont, Mark Tremont, over and over again till it was ingrained deeply in her head...
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Who Is The Main Protagonist In 'Foundryside'?

3 Answers2025-06-25 12:20:39

The main protagonist in 'Foundryside' is Sancia Grado, a thief with a unique talent that makes her stand out in the world of Tevanne. She's got this ability to 'listen' to scrived objects—magical items powered by coded commands—which gives her an edge in heists. Sancia's rough around the edges, having grown up in the slums, but she's sharp as a razor and deeply pragmatic. Her journey kicks off when she steals an artifact that turns out to be way more dangerous than she bargained for, dragging her into a conspiracy involving the city's powerful merchant houses. What I love about Sancia is her grit; she's not your typical hero, but her determination and cleverness make her unforgettable.

Who Are The Villains In 'Foundryside'?

3 Answers2025-06-25 16:38:15

The villains in 'Foundryside' are terrifying because they're not just evil for evil's sake—they're products of a broken system. The main antagonist is Estelle Candiano, the ruthless CEO of the Merchant House Candiano. She’s not some cartoon villain; she’s calculating, willing to crush anyone to maintain her family’s monopoly over scriving (the book’s magic system). What makes her scary is how she weaponizes bureaucracy and wealth. Then there’s Gregor Dandolo, a twisted revolutionary who wants to burn the system down, but his methods are just as brutal as the corruption he fights. The real kicker? The hierophants—ancient, godlike beings trapped in artifacts—who manipulate everything from the shadows. Their motives are alien, their power absolute, and they don’t even see humans as worth considering.

How Does 'Foundryside' End?

3 Answers2025-06-25 23:55:19

The ending of 'Foundryside' is a rollercoaster of revelations and high-stakes action. Sancia finally confronts Tevanne’s elite, using her scriving skills to outwit them in a way that turns their own magic against them. The climax involves a desperate battle where she and her allies—Gregor, Berenice, and Orso—unravel the truth about the hierophants and their godlike power over reality. Sancia makes a huge sacrifice, merging with the sentient artifact Clef to gain enough power to stop Tevanne’s plans. The book closes with her surviving but changed, her body now partially scrived, hinting at even greater challenges ahead. It’s a perfect setup for the sequel, leaving you itching to see how she’ll navigate this new reality.

What Is The Magic System Like In 'Foundryside'?

3 Answers2025-06-25 02:21:01

The magic system in 'Foundryside' is called scriving, and it’s one of the most innovative takes on magic I’ve seen. Scriving works by convincing objects to behave differently than their physical nature allows. It’s like hacking reality—carving commands into objects that make them defy logic. For example, a wheel can be scrived to believe it’s rolling downhill even on flat ground, making a cart move without horses. The system has strict rules, though. Commands must be precise, or they fail catastrophically. The more complex the scriving, the more likely it is to unravel, sometimes with explosive results. What I love is how scriving mirrors coding—layers of logic that can be buggy or brilliant. The protagonist, Sancia, is a thief who can 'hear' scrived objects, giving her a unique edge in a world where entire cities run on this magic.

Is 'Foundryside' Part Of A Series?

3 Answers2025-06-25 23:53:30

I've been completely hooked on 'Foundryside' since its release, and yes, it's absolutely part of a series! It's the first book in 'The Founders Trilogy' by Robert Jackson Bennett. The story follows Sancia Grado, a thief with a unique magical ability, as she uncovers world-altering secrets in a city built on industrialized magic. The world-building is insane—imagine magic treated like computer code, where objects can be 'scrived' to defy physics. The sequel, 'Shorefall', dives deeper into the consequences of Sancia's discoveries, and the finale, 'Locklands', wraps up the trilogy with an epic showdown. If you love heist stories with deep lore and ethical dilemmas, this series is gold. Each book escalates the stakes while keeping the characters painfully human.

What Makes 'Foundryside' Unique Among Fantasy Novels?

3 Answers2025-06-25 17:03:28

The magic system in 'Foundryside' is what truly sets it apart. Instead of traditional spells or elemental control, characters use 'scriving'—a form of reality hacking where they rewrite the laws of physics on objects. Imagine convincing a wheel it's rolling downhill when it's actually on flat ground. The protagonist Sancia, a thief with the rare ability to hear scrived commands, uses this to pull off impossible heists. The world-building is gritty and industrial, blending Renaissance-era tech with corporate espionage where merchant houses war over magical patents. It's like 'Ocean's Eleven' meets alchemy, with stakes that keep escalating from street crime to world-ending threats.

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