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
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Futuristic Setting
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Horror
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Steampunk
SwordAndMagic
War
Weak to Strong

Steampunk Apocalypse!

<p>Ed waited patiently within the lava cavern. Soon, one of the remaining Fire Dragon Sect cultivators brought in an ordinary human. A short moment later, a flash of fire sparked from the lava, and a mutant appeared. The mutant looked like a type of mountain lion, and its limbs were severed. It couldn't fight back even if it wanted to. </p>

<p>Ed examined the mutant and saw that it had a mana-core. He opted to get started right away, as he couldn't afford to fall behind over the coming month. The human knelt down in front of him, seemingly already aware of why he was here. Ed activated his chimera form and bit into the human with his Camazotz fangs. Two strange liquids flowed through his fangs into the human's body and rapidly reconstructed it to be suitable for mana. </p>

One Month