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

All Bryan saw was darkness. He tried to open his eyes but searing pain coursed through them, reaching his brain.


Earlier he was woken up by the warm and wet sensation on his cheek. Hence, he extended his spiritual sense to look around. 


He was in a large underground room with dozens of beds on each side. Injured people were being tended to on these beds. Bryan found this place familiar and he soon realized why.


"The infirmary beneath the church…" He muttered under his breath. This was his second time coming here. The first was when he killed Johnny. That was also the first time he had ever killed a person.


'Time sure flies…' He thought inwardly.


With the help of his spiritual sense, his gaze soon fell on Benny who was laying down on his chest and looking at him with watery eyes.


"Benny…" He mumbled. He then grabbed Benny by his armpit and gave him a tight hug. Benny too spread his arms and put them around Bryan's neck and began to sob. 


Alive