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!

Ed returned to the plains near Tai. "Did you already know about this?" He questioned.

"Of course." Tai nodded. "It's what made the Water Snake Sect famous a long time ago."

"Then why haven't they used it against the nightmares?" He asked.

"They've tried before." Tai sighed. "It was so long ago that not many are aware of it, but they succeeded in dropping the mountain on both the Water Nightmare and the Earth Nightmare. Of course, both nightmares were completely crushed, but they just escaped from the mountain and completely reformed less than an hour later."

"Tsk." Ed clicked his tongue. "Figures."

"Attention everyone!" Sect Leader Ying called for the other sect leaders. "Since Di isn't here, we should choose someone to lead the operation." She smiled. "The Purple Origin Sect may only have a couple thousand elites, but we should still treat it like a real fight. Of course, I'd be more than happy to take on the leading role!" She cackled.

Xia Makes a Scene