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

Although Benny had transmitted this mentally, when the honorific name was spoken, the air around Bryan and Benny vibrated and the atmosphere seemed to have turned mystical.


Bryan could feel it! The weight behind those words and the power they carried! His eyes widened, "Benny, what the hell was that!?"


Benny continued to run through the desolate streets and replied mentally, 'That was Uncle Octopus's honorific name!'


"And exactly does an honorific name mean?" Bryan inquired.


'Hmm…' Benny thought for a long time and then replied, 'I don't know.'


"Eh?" Bryan was flabbergasted. Benny claimed that he didn't know, then how could speaking the honorific name, even if it was mentally, elicit such a strong reaction around them?


'All I know is that if you speak or think someone's honorific name, you will draw their attention to you!' Benny added.


'Yes,' Benny replied, 'Uncle Octopus already knows we are on our way to meet him.'


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