In this Walking Dead fanfiction, Coen, a kind-hearted and skilled nurse, finds herself joining the group of survivors as they navigate the brutal world overrun by walkers. Despite the harshness of their reality, Coen's gentle nature brings a sense of calm and healing to the group, earning her their trust and affection. As she bonds with the others, she slowly becomes an integral part of their makeshift family. Among them is Daryl Dixon, whose tough exterior hides a vulnerable side that Coen is drawn to. As the two form a deep, unexpected connection, Coen discovers not only love but also a place to belong in a world filled with loss. Through trials, dangers, and moments of tenderness, she finds that even in the midst of chaos, there is room for hope and human connection. This fanfiction follows the TV show exclusively with the main character inserted. There will be a few original scenes and conversations to explore the main character more, however it sticks closely with the tv show. SLOW BURN Daryl Dixon/ fem oc

Julie had always lived her life in fear. She grew up with two alcoholic parents that always took their anger out on her. When the zombie apocalypse breaks out, Julie is out on her own, until she meets Rick Grimes and is brought back to his camp. She takes notice of Rick's best friend, Shane Walsh and his attempts to win her over, but Julie begins to focus on a stubborn, rude, redneck who she is similar to in many ways. Daryl Dixon. Julie begins to take a liking to Daryl, and eventually gets tangled up in feeling that she thought she would never have for any guy. Julie falls for Daryl, but will he ever feel the same way that Julie does?

Frankie Black A former FBI agent with a sniper rifle, a filthy mouth, and one mission-find her sister. What she doesn't expect is a group of survivors. Or Daryl Dixon. Gruff. Reckless. Untouchable. They clash. They fight. They protect each other without saying why. In a world full of the dead, Frankie never thought the most dangerous thing she'd feel... is something alive.

***WARNING*** This story is very graphic and only for mature readers. It has a graphic sexual assault as well. You've been warned. Athena was traveling around the country seeing her family after losing her husband in a car accident a year before the fall. She thought that they were perfect for one another and losing him shook her to her core. She was in Georgia when the world started to go to hell. After traveling alone for few months into the apocalypse, she stopped to sleep in the woods when she heard two engines stop late into the night. She went closer to the camp, snapping a twig. Then small whispers. A man with a southern twang (appropriate to the area) spoke in a hushed but urgent tone. Athena just caught the end of what he had been saying: "This isn't a democracy anymore!" Shortly after making her presence known, she gets to know the members of the group she heard whispering little by little, though they are hard to let her in to the group at first. After finally being accepted, she catches the eye of Daryl Dixon, the rugged, silent protector of the group. She is extremely apprehensive to do so after losing her husband only a year ago. But as different as this new world is, as broken and sad, he would want her to find some sort of glimmer of hope. **I do not own the rights to any of The Walking Dead characters. Only the ones I have created.**

In a world overrun by the dead, the living can be far more dangerous. She's carved out a fragile existence under the rule of a ruthless leader - a place where survival means submission. But when a defiant prisoner arrives, his spirit unbroken despite the horrors he's endured, she's forced to confront the chains she's wrapped around herself. The world outside is no kinder. Walkers roam the wasteland, and every step beyond the Sanctuary's walls is a gamble. Yet the thought of freedom lingers, gnawing at her. And as the man who refuses to kneel continues to fight, she's left with a choice - betray the fragile security she clings to, or risk everything for the chance at something more. But rebellion comes at a cost, and in a world without mercy, love might be the most dangerous risk of all. (Daryl Dixon x Original Female Character) Slow burn. Mature content. 🔥🫢 Some main TWD plot points included, but I intend to diverge often to keep it exciting and fresh. I don't own the rights to any TWD characters or scenes. OFC is my own, as are some of the plot lines in this story. #1 in Daryl Dixon - 10/28/25

Emma Johnson is a ghost of who she used to be-a former military operative hardened by war, betrayal, and the weight of too many ghosts trailing behind her. Her body bears the scars of battles fought long before the world ended, but it's the wounds on the inside that never seem to heal. Beneath her deadly precision and sharp tongue lies a heart that still aches to protect, to care-even when the world tells her it's foolish. With guns strapped to her hips and knives hidden in her boots, she walks through the wasteland with a fierce will to survive, refusing to let the past define her. Daryl Dixon has always known pain. Long before the world crumbled, before the walkers turned humanity into monsters, he had already survived a different kind of hell, a past that left him wary of trust, of love. Cold, distant, and quick to anger, he keeps people at arm's length, believing attachments are just another weakness in a world where nothing lasts. But beneath the hardened exterior, is a man who still longs for something more-even if he refuses to admit it. Their paths cross in blood and fire, two warriors who've spent their lives fighting-first for others, then for themselves. At first, they clash-her fire against his ice, her relentless teasing against his stubborn silence. But war doesn't allow time for walls to stay up forever. Through battles, close calls, and nights spent sharing stories they never thought they'd speak aloud, Emma and Daryl begin to see the truth in each other. He sees the kindness she hides beneath her steel. She sees the loneliness he buries beneath his cold exterior. Love in a world like this is dangerous. It's reckless. It's the kind of thing that gets you killed. But when the only certainty in life is death, maybe love is the one fight worth dying for. CROSSBOW AND ASHES is a story of survival, pain, and two lost souls who find home in each other-even when the world is burning.

Daryl Dixon knows he shouldn't be thinking about you when he's alone at night in his tent. Hell, he shouldn't even be looking at you throughout the day. You're not his. You're Shane's girl. But Daryl doesn't like the way Shane treats you. And he certainly doesn't like how you're forced to play 'loving girlfriend' to a man with eyes for another woman at the camp. All Rights Reserved. All characters and the plot of The Walking Dead are owned by AMC Networks.

𝘈 𝘧𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳 𝘯𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘨𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘥𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘵𝘩 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘦 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘴 𝘸𝘢𝘳 𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘵 𝘩𝘦𝘳. 𝑺𝒉𝒆 𝒐𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝒃𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔, 𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒗𝒐𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝒆𝒄𝒉𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒄𝒓𝒐𝒔𝒔 𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒂𝒔 𝒑𝒂𝒄𝒌𝒆𝒅 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒂𝒅𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒇𝒂𝒏𝒔. 𝑵𝒐𝒘, 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒐𝒏𝒍𝒚 𝒔𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅 𝒊𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒈𝒓𝒐𝒂𝒏𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒅𝒆𝒂𝒅 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒚 𝒃𝒆𝒂𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒐𝒘𝒏 𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕. ☣︎ Daryl x OC (Slow burn, tension, emotional depth) ☠︎︎ Dark themes: trauma, survival, moral dilemmas, and psychological depth ☣︎ Overpowered but emotionally complex FL (Strong, skilled) She struggles with manic and depressive episodes, impacting her decisions and relationships. ☠︎︎ I accept scenarios requests. ☣︎ ongoing - updates are often 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝟎𝟐/𝟐𝟐/𝟐𝟓 PLEASE DO NOT PLAGIARIZE!

❝ and a lust for life .... keeps us alive. ❞

Home is more than just walls-it's the people we fight for, the love we refuse to lose, and the moments we cling to when the world refuses to let up. Ella and Daryl have built something unshakable, a love forged in fire, but even the strongest foundations are tested. As they navigate the harsh realities of parenthood, the weight of leadership, and the ever-present dangers beyond Alexandria's walls, new trials arise that will push them to their limits. Tensions rise, trust is tested, and survival is no longer just about making it to the next day-it's about holding on to the life they've fought so hard to build. The past has a way of creeping back in, and the choices they make now will determine not just their future, but the future of everyone they love. Their story is far from over. The fight isn't just for survival anymore-it's for solace. Dive into Solace, the third book in the Survival series, and get ready for more heart-pounding moments, heartwarming love, and the kind of storytelling that keeps you up way past your bedtime. Are you ready?