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

Bryan and Andrew ran through the cemetery at full speed as they tried to catch up to the wraith who was now visible in the near distance.


"Physical attacks and normal bullets won't work on the wraith." Andrew asserted as he reloaded his pistol while still running.


"Firstly, only spiritual force attacks are effective against evil spirits. Or specialized weapons such as this pistol." Andrew showed the pistol in his hand to Bryan after reloading the bullets.


Then Andrew added, "And secondly, we won't be killing it. We'll seal it!"


Bryan's eyebrows furrowed as he probed, "Seal it? What are you planning on doing?"


"Hehe, I will tame it in the future." Andrew chuckled.


He then passed his pistol with the rune inscriptions to Bryan and instructed, "Here, use this. The bullets shot will have Light properties. It will deal great damage to the Wraith. 
