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The Deceitful One

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. *** 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! *** https://discord.gg/ZwFUa2zM

PandaDumpling · Fantasy
Not enough ratings
264 Chs

Welcome Home

"Aaaaahhhhh!!!" Celine jolted awake from her sleep, her back drenched in a cold sweat as she looked around in terror.

"Celine, what happened?" Ron woke up, alarmed by her sudden screech. He tried to comfort her but found that her body was trembling and she even seemed to be scared of him.

"NO!" Celine distanced herself from Ron. "Don't come near me."

Ron got up from the bed and walked toward her slowly, his expression that of panic. "Celine, it's me. What happened? Tell me, please."

Celine crouched down on the floor, her back against the wall. She clutched at her hair and shook her head intensely. "No! No! No, stay away from me! You're not Ron! Get away from me!"

Ron's eyebrows creased into a frown. By now, he had realized that Celine must have had a terrible nightmare. But how bad could a nightmare be for a Rank 1 Transcendent to behave in such a way? Celine was almost on the verge of breaking down.