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.
Accidental Surrogate for Alpha
Accidental Surrogate for Alpha
After struggling with infertility for years and being betrayed by her lover, Ella finally decides to have a baby on her own. However everything goes wrong when she gets inseminated with the sperm of intimidating billionaire Dominic Sinclair. All of a sudden her life is turned upside down when the mix up comes to light -- especially because Sinclair isn't just any billionaire, he's also a werewolf campaigning to be Alpha King! He's not going to let just anyone have his pup, can Ella convince him to let her stay in her child's life? And why is he always looking at her like she's his next meal?! He couldn't be interested in a human, could he?
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My Boss Is Clueless
My Boss Is Clueless
Ariel Young finally had her life together. She graduated from a prestigious University in New York and finally landed her dream job.Well...not exactly THE job. Her goal is to start from the bottom and work her way up to become the Executive member of the company. To achieve that goal, she decided to accept the job as the assistant of the CEO at the company. A narcissistic nightmarish of a person who became determined to make her his woman.Find my interview with Goodnovel: https://tinyurl.com/yxmz84q2
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Billionaire's Accidental Wife
Billionaire's Accidental Wife
BOOK 1&2- Completed One night, one life-changing decision, and so they say, "What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas." Yet it was nothing but a stupid mistake. She awakens in an unknown suite, naked with a hot stranger in bed with a wedding ring on her fingers. But being confused was nothing compared to the fact that he was Shawn Richmond, the famous CEO-billionaire playboy. To make matters worse, he left her gaping and still naked. However, she didn't have a plan to see him, but fate wasn't done with her yet. In London, she saw him in the bar after getting herself drunk when she discovered her fiance was cheating on her and took all their life savings. Then, with sheer luck, Mr. Richmond offered her a job as her secretary in exchange for keeping their accidental marriage secret. How hard could it be? But being married to his boss wasn't always rainbows and sunshine; it was full of tears, betrayals, heartache, and when her life shifted from boring to running for her life, plus some Russian mobs, treasure hunters, and religious zealots after them for the rumored treasure left by Shawn's grandfather, their lives spiraled into a mess. Could his love save her? Or broke her even more?  BOOK 2- The Accidental Past (Completed)
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P.S. You're My Mate
P.S. You're My Mate
BOOK ONE:“You can fight me all you want, Grace, but you can't ignore what you feel for me forever. If neither of us reject each other the bond only grows stronger. You feel it don't you, your need for me," He calmly said, inching his way toward me. I glared at him, the sound of his voice had me pooling in my. I hated that, hated that all it took was his voice to turn me on, "You're not my mate. I refuse to believe it!" Was all I said before I stormed out of there.__________________________After a drunken one night stand with a stranger, Grace Evans wakes up with a note left at her bedside. The last words of the note both startle and confuse her especially since she saw her mate die in front of her very eyes. What happens when the mysterious stranger now comes to claim her? Will she give in to him or will she reject him, killing his wolf and breaking his heart?
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Flash Marriage: A Billionaire For A Rebound
Flash Marriage: A Billionaire For A Rebound
Kenzie Wright needed a rebound guy, and a flirtatious billionaire was the perfect lad to do the job. Much to her surprise, the same striking man, Andrew Kentworthy, was determined to marry her in a flash. *** "Step one, leave the country. Done. Step two, find a rebound,” Kenzie reminded herself after stepping inside an exclusive bar. Her eyes scanned every corner of the establishment, and after spotting the best candidate, she said, "Bingo!” Kenzie strolled eagerly toward a tall and handsome stranger. She held onto his arm and said, “Hi there, sweetie. There you are. I've been looking all over for you.” She envisioned several scenarios in her head, concluding how it would play, but the man's reaction was not quite as she expected. With a smirk on his face, the man answered, “Well, if it isn't my lovely wife. I knew you could not get out of bed after what we did last night.” 'Wait. What? Last night? Wife?' Before Kenzie could even counter, his lips crashed into hers, hungrily tasting her luscious lips. 'Shameless!' She silently screamed, her eyes beaming at the gorgeous man while her knees weakened to his minty taste. Regardless of the man's words, Kenzie confirmed the stranger was the perfect rebound, and maybe… just maybe… even more. *** Book 2 of the Wright Family Series Book 1: Mommy, Where Is Daddy? The Forsaken Daughter's Return Book 3: I Kissed A CEO And He Liked It Book 4: The Devil's Love For The Heiress Book 5: I Fell For The Boy His Daddy Was A BonusNote: Each story can be read as a standalone. Follow me on social media. Search Author_LiLhyz on IG & FB.
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Sir Ares, Goodnight!
Sir Ares, Goodnight!
Even after two lifetimes, Rose still could not melt the ice-cold heart of Jay Ares. Heartbroken, she decides to live under the guise of an idiot, tricking him and running away with their two children. This infuriates Sir Ares to no end, and everyone around them is certain that this will prove to be Rose’s ultimate demise. However, upon the next day, the great Sir Ares is seen getting down on one knee in the middle of the street, coaxing the little brat, “Please be good and come home with me!” “I will, but only if you agree to my terms!”“Speak your mind!”“You are not allowed to bully me, lie to me, and especially not show your displeased face at me. You must always regard me as the most beautiful person, and you must smile whenever I cross your mind…”“Fine!”Onlookers are floored at sight of this! Is this the myth of how there is a counter to all things? Sir Ares seems to be at his wit’s end, this little fox of his own creation has outwitted him. Since he cannot discipline her, he will spoil her to the end of her own discredit instead!
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Who Is The Main Protagonist In 'Foundryside'?

3 回答2025-06-25 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 回答2025-06-25 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 回答2025-06-25 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 回答2025-06-25 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 回答2025-06-25 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 回答2025-06-25 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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