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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Steampunk Apocalypse!

Sect Leader Fang led Ed out of the tea room towards the upper reaches. Once there, they traveled to a plaza encircled by seven buildings. Each building was painted with a different colored symbol reflecting each of the seven elements.

"Here we are." Chonglin said as he pointed to the buildings. "Each of these buildings is optimal for training in a single element. They use a mix of manullium walls to contain mana released from activated mana-cores gathered from beasts. As an honorary elder, you're allowed unlimited access at no cost."

"Thanks." Ed nodded, a slight smile appearing on his face. 'If nothing else, the Purple Origin Sect really knows how to treat its allies well.'

"I'll be going now." Sect Leader Fang stroked his beard. "You'll probably like it here so much that you'll disappear for months." He laughed. "It happens all the time." He turned around to leave.

Water Training Room