PandaDumpling

With the advent of steam power, mankind has advanced and ushered in the industrial revolution. This is the age of steam locomotives, automatons, guns, and cannons, as well as curses, magic, artifacts, and the occult.

Hidden in the shadows are a group of extraordinary people who wield enormous power and strange abilities that normal people cannot even begin to comprehend. They are known as Transcendents!

Bryan, a wily thief with a penchant for mischief, lost his parents at a very young age and was forced to live on the streets. That is until his whole life turned around when he was shown the Path to becoming a Transcendent. 

The Theft Path specializes in deceit and illusions. It can steal everything under the heavens. Even the powers, thoughts, and lives of others.

Follow Bryan on his journey through this dangerous and treacherous world as he steals from gods and robs the mortals. 

This is the story of The Deceitful One.

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My novel has a steampunk world setting, so expect a lot of steam-powered technology as well as retro-looking futuristic inventions. Furthermore, there will be churches, secret organizations, and cults. So if you're a fan of LotM—which I have taken inspiration from btw—you will definitely like my novel. Also, this is my first attempt at writing a novel so you might find some mistakes here and there. Just know that I'm constantly trying to improve. Cheers!

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The Deceitful One

Jack's gaze landed on the face of the man who was sitting atop a pile of corpses. At some point, this person had already removed his black balaclava mask. He had black hair and his pitch-black eyes were coldly looking at Jack.


As the person's face was covered in blood, it took Jack a while to figure out his identity. Then Jack's eyes widened again as he stumbled backward and fell on his ass.


He raised his right hand and pointed his trembling finger at the person who seemed to have bathed in blood and stuttered in sheer terror, "I-I-Its you!? N-no no no, it can't be. Yes, I must be hallucinating. T-this is not real!"


Looking at Jake who was on the verge of going insane, Bryan curled his lips into a vicious smile. 


Sitting on a pile of corpses while having the blood of others cover his clothes and face, Bryan looked extremely menacing as he greeted, "Long time no see, Jack. How've you been?"


A Dream