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 distributed the two brown bags to the kids. He then looked at Jamie and replied, "As I said before, I don't want anything. I simply wanted to give you guys some food and clothes."


"Lies!" Jamie snapped, "You rich folks can't be trusted at all. All you like to do is gloat at our misfortune."


'Looks like he's had some bad encounters with some of the wealthy people,' Bryan sighed inwardly, 'Well, he's not wrong. Some rich people do like to belittle the poor.'


He then crouched down in front of Jamie and asked, "Would you believe me If I said I too was once like you?"


"What do you mean?" Jamie asked dubiously.


Bryan pointed towards the slums and replied, "What I mean is, not long ago I too once lived there. In fact, I've lived most of my life dwelling in the slums and begging for sustenance." 


I Was Fortunate