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 turned around and left for the exit of the villa. After walking a few steps, he halted and turned around awkwardly, "Mr. Johnson, uh, you see…upstairs…"


Dele burst into laughter, "Hahaha, it's not the first time that Elijah and Andrew have brought women into this house. Don't worry about it, the maids will take care of it."


"A-All right, thanks!" Bryan replied in embarrassment. He then turned around and ran out of the house. 


Outside the villa, in the driveway, Andrew and Elijah were sitting inside the latter's steam car as they waited for Bryan.


A few moments later, Bryan got inside the steam car and shut the door behind him. Elijah looked at him and inquired, "What took you so long?"


Bryan smiled, "I was just having a chat with your father. It's the first time I'm meeting him, after all."


Elijah nodded his head and then instructed his chauffeur to head to Sofia Public Library. The chauffeur started the car engine and the boiler began to rumble. 


From the Shadows