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

After entering the house, he sat on the main seat by the study table and then gestured for Claudia to sit across from him, "Please sit down, Miss Wilson."


However, she didn't bother to sit. Instead, she released her spiritual force pressure on Bryan and asked coldly, "What do you want with Grace?"


Seeing the blatant animosity displayed by Claudia, Bryan removed his sunglasses and looked her straight in the eye, his lips slowly curling up into a mischievous smirk.


"Don't play games with me!" Claudia roared, "Tell me, what the hell do you want from her?"


Bryan's smile turned even wider, "Keep your voice down, Miss Wilson. The guests downstairs might get alarmed."


Claudia scoffed, "I've already deployed sound-canceling beetles."


Bryan's eyes narrowed. He looked around the room after applying spiritual force to his eyes. And indeed, he saw small metallic beetles hovering in the air. They had completely surrounded the entire study room!


An Illusion?