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
Magic
Mech
Mecha
Mutant
Steampunk
SwordAndMagic
War
Weak to Strong

Steampunk Apocalypse!

"Very well." The Buddha nodded and vanished from sight. "I wish you the best of luck in escaping Samsara." His voice echoed in the void.

"Right." Ed nodded and closed his eyes, focusing on severing the karma between himself and his past lives. He did not wish to be bound by or compared with his previous lives. He was himself, and they were them. Once severed, he would obtain an immortal soul, but if he ever died, then it would be the true end of his life with no possibility of ever reincarnating.

Time felt hazy as Ed continued to meditate in the strange void. He didn't know how long had passed, but eventually he opened his eyes and stared blankly ahead. 'I've got no idea how to sever karma from my past lives...' He thought to himself. 'How the fuck am I supposed to sever something I can't even see or feel?!'

Karmic Severing