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

He then came out of the secret passageway and activated the closing mechanism. Everything now was just the way it was before.


Bryan then took out a signal flare gun from his pocket watch and walked towards the window. He pointed the gun at the sky and pulled the trigger.


After noticing the green firework blooming in the night sky, he exited the bedroom as he waited for the Strike Team to arrive.


According to Lara's memories, the scroll containing the details about the whereabouts of the ruins was kept in a hidden compartment on one of the shelves in her study.


Bryan straight away entered the study which was on the same floor. With great familiarity, he walked to the shelf on the left side of the study and pulled out an inconspicuous book.


Following that, a very small hidden compartment appeared behind the shelf. And inside this compartment, was the scroll that Bryan was looking for!


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