SnoozySloth

Earth suffered apocalypse. All electronics over the world were destroyed. War and famine ravaged the lands. When humanity tried to rebuild, they discovered that most technology no longer worked. The laws that governed the world had changed!

Steam technology rose in popularity after the apocalypse. Humanity entered a new golden age. Then, the seven nightmares attacked. Espers with strange powers appeared. Mutants took over most of the world. This was the beginning of the Mana Apocalypse!

My name is Edward Tesla and I was born during the Mana Apocalypse. This is my story about trying to protect everything I care about in this living hell. My inventions will defeat the nightmares and save the world! Steam rifles, steam tanks, and steam mechs. My inventions will surpass them all!

Extra Note from the author: Some of the early chapters are a bit rough and need rewritten. Most of the long-term fans come from Chapter 21 and up. I guarantee the story continues to improve from there as you continue reading.  Political factions, wars, steam tech, mana mysteries, and more. Though the story starts in America, it also visits China, Europe, Africa, and other areas of the world later on.

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Note from author: This novel was the winner of the Steampunk writing contest. 

Chapter Length: Chapters usually average between 2200 to 2800 words. 

Chapter Updates: Daily Updates. Chapters are usually posted around 12:00 PM US EST time. 

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SwordAndMagic
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Weak to Strong

Steampunk Apocalypse!

All Ed could hear was the whir of the wind as he fell within the darkness. Every breath he took was filled with the purple smoke, causing a harsh stinging sensation within his lungs. His entire body felt numb, as if there were thousands of needles being poked and prodded into it.  


Several minutes passed. 'When's it going to end?' He wondered. He forcefully opened his eyes against the strong winds in an attempt to see. The purple smoke caused his eyes to burn and water. Everything surrounding him was dark, but far beneath him he could just barely make out a fiery purple glow. The glow grew larger and larger as he continued to fall. 


Splash. Ed felt a freezing chill cover his body as he crashed into a body of water. He quickly swam to the surface and coughed repeatedly. His eyes widened in shock at the scene in front of him.


The Color Purple