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

"Left Nadir?" Bryan was slightly taken aback, "Where did she go? And when is she coming back?"


Grace's expression turned crestfallen, "I-I don't think she's coming back."


Now, Bryan was really surprised. He couldn't help but assume the worst, "What exactly happened? Is she all right?"


Grace sighed and a few moments later decided to disclose everything, "Everything was fine when we first started college here."


She then clenched her fists and gritted her teeth in frustration and anger, "Then that bastard showed up in our lives."


Bryan narrowed his eyes, "Who showed up? Tell me his name."


Naturally, he thought that this person must have done something to Leah which caused her to probably leave Nadir forever.


"His name is Charles," Grace replied in resentment, "He was a final-year student. When we met him for the first time, he and Leah hit it off really well. And after that…"


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