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

Alice and her father were buying groceries at the farmer's market near the slums. She had now fully recovered from the flu that had afflicted her previously.


Ever since the kind priest had visited their house that night and cured her, Alice had completely regained her health and even become more active than ever. Her father couldn't be happier.


"Daddy, that large lollipop looks so delicious! Can I have one? Please!" Alice pointed at the candy stall in the distance and looked at her father with bright eyes.


Her father, however, only felt his heart ache as he listened to his precious daughter's request. He had been doing whatever odd jobs he could find for the past few months and barely had enough money to put food on the table.


He made sure that Alice always slept with a full stomach even though it meant that he had to starve for a day or two.
