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
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Mutant
Steampunk
SwordAndMagic
War
Weak to Strong

Steampunk Apocalypse!

Ed's flames kept the closest spiders at bay. Slowly, their screeching came to a halt only to be replaced by eerie silence. The king spider pointed one of its sharp legs at Ed, as if challenging him to a proper duel. 


'What kind of mess did I get myself into.' He sighed as he began walking down the web steps. 'Maybe I can con Tai out of a few more purple mana-cores if I manage to save him...' He entered the arena and stood directly across from the spider, though he looked like an ant in comparison to it. 


'It probably doesn't have as much golden faith energy as me... but I can't control mine at all so that doesn't really matter. Will it have elemental powers? Or be limited to elemental webbing like the other spiders?' Chimera scales covered his body as he readied himself. A bead of sweat dripped down his forehead. The tension was so thick that it could be cut with a knife. 


King Spider