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
AntiHero
Apocalypse
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Fantasy
Futuristic Setting
HiddenGem
Horror
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Mutant
Steampunk
SwordAndMagic
War
Weak to Strong

Steampunk Apocalypse!

Ed and Carlos nodded, indicating they were prepared to start as soon as Tai gave the order.


Tai yelled towards the mechs. "Initiate Kamikaze!" 


"SIR!" Many voices echoed from the speakers of the various mechs. One left the safety of the tank formation, rapidly pushing forward amidst approaching gunfire and cannon fire. It's agile frame easily allowed it to dodge the worst of the blows, and it soon reached the nearest manullium bunker. The mech slowly started to glow with a mixture of different colors.


BOOM! The mech exploded, sending waves of elemental powers and shrapnel in all directions, demolishing the manullium bunker and those within it. The tank formation continued moving forward slowly. Another mech left the formation and charged forward, suicide bombing yet another manullium bunker.


Battle for the Gate