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
Esper
Fantasy
Futuristic Setting
HiddenGem
Horror
Kingdom Building
Magic
Mech
Mecha
Mutant
Steampunk
SwordAndMagic
War
Weak to Strong

Steampunk Apocalypse!

Tai frowned as he glanced back-and-forth between the injured espers and Ed. "Let me guess, you want more purple mana-cores?" He questioned.

"Of course." Ed grinned. "I won't make things too difficult for you. I'll only charge a single core per esper."

"Are you insane?!" Tai shouted. "You know damn well how valuable they are! I'll give you five to fix up everybody. Take it or leave it!"

"Sorry guys." Ed turned around while sighing. "It looks like your boss is too cheap to help you, and we're running out of time, so we really must get going now." He started making his way towards the exit.

"Wait!" Tai grabbed him by the shoulder, gripping hard to stop him from leaving. "I really can't afford to give any more. I have my own uses for them, otherwise I wouldn't have spent so much time and effort on collecting them. Name something else to trade."

Battle of the Fort