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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Fantasy
Futuristic Setting
HiddenGem
Horror
Kingdom Building
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Mutant
Steampunk
SwordAndMagic
War
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Steampunk Apocalypse!

Espers lined up in front of Ed, waiting their turns for the chimera transformation. Tai chose to wait to the side, hoping for a stronger python mutant to be captured. 


Oh, right." Ed slapped his forehead before starting. "Tai, what percentage of mutant flesh do you want me to give them?"


"Right." He nodded. "The higher the percent, the greater the abilities. But the trade-off is the effect on your emotional state. From my experience with the crocodile chimeras, 50 percent will typically leave a chimera with a nice balance where they can utilize scales with emotions heightened to a manageable degree. 80 percent results in additional changes, such as claws, tails, and strong healing abilities, but it also causes issues for holding onto your sanity. 90 percent is even more extreme and allows the body to bulk up, grow fangs, and experience extreme levels of rage." 


"That..." Tai hesitated, unsure of which level to select. "What do you suggest?" He asked.


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