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

"Illuminatos…." Bryan muttered under his breath. He then looked at Lady Fate and awkwardly asked, "Uhm, how do I join, and where is this gathering held?"


The silver-haired woman smiled and raised her hand. The next moment, a silver string shot out of her fingertip and dove inside Bryan's head, to be more precise, his soul. Bryan was alarmed, he was completely defenseless against it.


"No need to worry," Lady Fate assured, "this is how you join my organization, by taking an oath. The oath will be bound by this silver string of fate that you see."


Bryan gulped nervously and nodded. It's not like he could do anything about it. The next moment he heard her solemnly speak, "Now, repeat after me."


A holy aura began to emanate from Lady Fate as the silver string connecting her to Bryan began to glow with resplendent light. "I vow to never disclose the name of the organization as well its members to outsiders…."


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