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

Benny could sense Bryan's inner turmoil. He then nuzzled against the latter's face as he spoke mentally, 'Bryan, do you believe in fate?'


Bryan snapped out of his daze and looked at Benny as he forced a smile, "Fate, huh? I'm not really sure."


'You are the first native of the Waking World to have ever stepped foot inside the Dreamworld. Similarly, I am the first native of the Dreamworld to have ever stepped foot inside the Waking World. 


Sometimes fate can work in mysterious ways. Just like how it brought us two brothers together.' Benny replied sincerely, his words carrying a soothing effect that instantly calmed down Bryan's emotions.


Bryan looked into Benny's bright innocent eyes deeply and then gradually his lips curled up into a warm smile, "Perhaps… Us two brothers against the world, eh?"


Benny nodded his head vigorously, 'That's right! Us against the world! As long as we're together, we don't have to worry about a thing.'


Dreamworld Part II