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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Readers, if you enjoy the book I'd appreciate anyone that adds the following tags:
Academy
Action
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Apocalypse
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Futuristic Setting
HiddenGem
Horror
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Mecha
Mutant
Steampunk
SwordAndMagic
War
Weak to Strong

Steampunk Apocalypse!

Ed headed back into the encampment and traded his manullium coins for raw manullium ore and some steel tools. He loaded the ore onto a crude wooden cart and pulled it towards his shack on the outskirts of the settlement. Fortunately, manullium ore was extremely light, making its transportation easy and convenient. 


He restarted his fire and began melting the raw ore. He didn't purify it completely, choosing instead to only partially purify it. Soon, he had created a completely solid door. 'I guess this will have to do for now.' He sighed. All of the manullium ore had already been used up. He took a crude steel shovel and began to dig beneath his shack. 


Hours passed. Ed groaned as he wiped the sweat from his forehead. Digging an underground base was not an easy task for a one-armed man. Especially since the cave floor was unusually hard. It was unlikely that an ordinary man could even scratch it. 


Dinner Party