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 Jamie gave their respective orders as the working staff diligently noted them down. After making sure there was nothing else, she smiled, "I will be back with your order within ten minutes."


She then looked at Jamie and asked, "Would you like to drink something in the meanwhile?"


Jamie thought for a moment and replied while pointing at Bryan's cup of coffee, "I'll have what he's having."


"Of course!" The staff smiled and then deftly left for the kitchen.


Bryan didn't stop Jamie from ordering a cup of coffee. He simply smiled mischievously and waited to see the look on Jamie's face when he tasted the bitter drink.


"So, have you moved out yet?" Bryan asked while he took a sip of his coffee.


Jamie hesitated for a while and then shook his head, "Not yet."


"Hmm?" Bryan raised his eyebrows, "Why not? You should have enough money by now to rent a cheap apartment somewhere on Deshawn Street."


Mutual Feeling of Empathy