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 Hailey traversed the narrow streets of the slums as they looked around and scrutinized every nook and cranny of the place.


This was the first time that Hailey had ever been to the slums, hence, she appeared to be quite disgusted by it. 


Looking at the dirty streets and the sewage water that overflowed from the drains, she frowned from time to time.


Looking at Hailey's expression, Bryan smiled faintly, "Repulsive isn't it?"


Hailey covered her nose with a white napkin as she nodded, "Very!"


A helpless sigh escaped Bryan's lips, "That's because no one cares about this place, to begin with. The people here are all abandoned."


Sensing a hint of sentiment from Bryan's voice, Hailey looked at him and asked in confusion, "You seem to care a lot about this place and its people. Is there a reason?"


It's You!