Genuinely good zombie books
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Zero by JustACalendarDay
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The world's gone to hell. People are eating each other. Literally. Eating. Each other. I'm just doing my best to keep myself and the quirky mismatched group of people I call my own off the menu. Unknown pasts, unknowable future, friends that are actually family, maybe even a little bit of romance. Oh and zombies, lots of zombies. My name is Zero and this is my story.
Among the Living | Completed by sadrej
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After a mysterious illness rapidly spreads across the globe, it seems as if the end of humanity has finally arrived. However, two teens find themselves thrown together as unlikely survivors among the flesh-hungry sick, one with nothing left to lose and the other holding onto a fragile hope her mother is still alive halfway across the country. As they embark on a trek across the United States, what obstacles will they face and will they find something more than just friendship along the way? Story is loosely inspired by the Forest of Hands and Teeth series by Carrie Ryan and the movie 28 Days Later :) ************************************************************* Content disclaimers: Sexual content TWs: violence, gore, suicidal ideation Wordcount ~130,000
A Story To Tell: Season 1| A Zombie Apocalypse Story (Completed) by thatrandomgeekgirl
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There is something different about this virus. It doesn't just make you sick. It kills you. It reanimates, it turns you into something else. An ordinary teen? That's what Amber would consider herself. She checks all the boxes for a regular teenager. Boyfriend. Annoying brothers. Loving parents. Sporty. Smart. But what happens when her school is put on lockdown for a mass infection spreading? People are killing each other for supplies. The so-called "infected people" are eating others alive. They're never sleeping, never crying with pain. The only thing stopping them is to destroy the brain. Now, Axel, whose always had to fend for himself lunges into this new world with the idea of survival. But is it so different from before? With his lonely and depressing childhood, he makes a promise to someone. He will protect those he loves. Even if it means he loses his humanity in the process. Prepare for chair edging action and dangerous foes that will keep you wondering about whether humanity actually exists. And if these sacred lives will be tattered, tested, and ruined in the dangerous new world that has hit them. Word Count: 73,416 Ranked #1 in zombieapocalypse Ranked #3 in apocalypse Ranked #7 in survive Ranked #1 in endtimes Ranked #1 in zombieoutbreak Ranked #7 in survivor Ranked #70 in kill Ranked #28 in endoftheworld Ranked #21 in risk Ranked #38 in survival Ranked #16 in zombie Ranked #509 in horror Start: 4.21.19 Finish: 2.14.20 DISCLAIMER- This is a FICTIONAL novel, this book is not scientifically accurate when it comes to the idea of zombies.
The Virus Within: The Road Ahead (Book 1 - SERIES COMPLETED!) by CrystalScherer
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If dish soap, rutabagas, and firecrackers aren't an essential part of your zombie apocalypse kit, you better grab them now! Season 1 of The Virus Within (SERIES IS COMPLETED!) * * * * * * * Trinity fights against the bloodthirsty influences of the zombie virus as she searches for her sister, hoping to find her still alive among the scattered survivors. But even if Trinity manages to find her, how will Jess react when she discovers Trinity is a zombie? When a group of survivors gets stranded by a vehicle malfunction, Trinity decides to guide them to safety. Rediscovering her sense of humor was the last thing she ever expected, but it just might be her best defense in keeping her humanity, especially on a zombie-infested road trip with more bad luck than potholes. But time is running out as the third wave of the deadly outbreak rapidly spreads. Trinity must decide if she can trust a backwater scientist who thinks she can help her new friends, all while combating the effects of the virus that threatens to steal what's left of her humanity. Cover designed by Marie Tilmant
Fatal Attractions by SierraRoseBaldwinn
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Scientists have discovered how to transfer an animal's DNA into humans, creating Miracle Juice; an injectable serum filled with heritable animal traits. With this power, humans could be cured of chronic illnesses, increase lifespan, and correct disabilities. Humans will become nearly indestructible organisms. Eighteen-year-old Juliet Harper was born with an impaired amygdala, which has erased her emotion of fear. Danger has become an addiction. She likes to live life dangerously, blind to whether or not she will see tomorrow's sun. When a series of unfortunate events sends her life plummeting into constant danger, even a risk-fiend like Juliet might be in over her head. Forced to survive through both a school shooting and the release of a violent, failed medicine, Juliet creates intricate relationships she had previously been able to avoid. All Rights Reserved.
Get Lit (Season One) by EmmaIsaac
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[New Adult Zombie Apocalypse Romance] "It's the second of January and students are racing back to campus early to make an appearance at the biggest rave of the year hosted by the one and only DJ Sparks." College freshman, Lilly Butler, doesn't consider herself much of a party girl, but agrees to let loose to appease her best friend. Lilly is unhappy to discover they will be attending the bash with the campus bad boys. Eli and Nico are considered to be the life of the party. Most students have indulged in Nico's party favors at one time or another, and many are excited to sample Nico's brand new shipment called Hype. The joyful energy of the party goes downhill fast as word spreads about a vicious virus that has taken down New York City. It isn't until people experience the insane crash from their euphoric state that their zombie-like behavior appears, leaving Lilly to fight for her life alongside the infamous duo, Eli and Nico. ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE ROMANCE NOVELLA (FOR TEENS AND NEW ADULTS) FEATURED ON @WATTZOMBIES •VIRAL READS LIST 19 EPISODES (Episodes are 1500-3000 words) STARTED: January 20, 2019 COMPLETED: March 30, 2019 [WARNING: THIS BOOK MAY INCLUDE EXPLICIT LANGUAGE, VIOLENCE, GORE, ABUSE, SEXUAL SITUATIONS, ALCOHOL USE, AND DRUG USE.]
Don't Whistle Past the Graveyard by Jagermeanshunter
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Survival is all about rules. It's really very simple. Follow the rules and maybe you last just a little bit longer than most other people. These rules are harsh. They are cruel and unforgiving. You might not like them. Hell, you may hate them, but the fact is you must listen to them. I don't really care if you think that's too hard. I don't care if you believe me and I don't care if you think I'm just being a hard-ass. Go right ahead, think that if you must. The rules still stand. Sit there and deny all you want. If you think you can do it better than me that's fine, just don't come looking for sympathy when things go south because you didn't follow the rules. Looking at you I already have my reservations. I just get this feeling that you aren't going to even listen to the rules. But I'm tired of watching people die of stupidity so I'm going to teach them to you anyway. Listen to my story, I'm only going to tell it once. Then, you can follow the rules if you want to. ***This story contains strong language and some sexual references but nothing explicit*** Copyright © 2017
The Risks by EmJayRey
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*****THIS STORY IS CURRENTLY UNDERGOING A MASSIVE REWRITE - FINAL WORK IS CURRENTLY BEING POSTED AS A NEW STORY ON MY PAGE - UPDATES SPORADIC ***** "You can't tell me there isn't something here worth risking everything for." [New Adult Apocalyptic Romance] Summary: Most of the population is dead, some have turned into vicious, crazed creatures who want nothing more than to eat you, and a small percentage are left to try to survive. Nothing is the way it was. With not much more than a pistol and a vague idea of what she's doing, Claire Harrington ventures out into this new, unforgiving world with only one real goal: to keep her younger sister safe. The odds are against her, until she runs into Parker and finds herself reluctantly accepting his offer to help. Trust is a fragile thing. Humanity is a construct. Love is a weakness. But these are the thoughts of a survivor, and she's beginning to wonder if surviving is all she wants. Maybe she wants to live. Past and current ranks: #3 in dystopian 9.28.21 #1 in love 7.25.22 #1 in angst 7.25.22 #1 in virus 8.8.21 #1 in infected 3.22.22 #1 in zombieoutbreak 2.14.22 #1 in zombieapocalypse 6.12.20 #1 in apocalypse 3.27.20 #1 in zombies 7.26.20 #1 in survival 12.27.19 Mature warning for the following: violence, language and sexual content Trigger warnings noted at beginning of associated chapters Banners by Alyssa_Evangeline I do not own the rights to any of the images, all credit goes to the original owners.
Don't Talk To Anyone | BOOK 2 by honeywriitings
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(Sequel to Don't Talk To Strangers) It's been a couple months since the zombies had vanished. No more zombies. No more killings. And no more bad people. So they thought... Life is good, until something seems- out of place. Maybe it's a change in the weather or thickness of the air. Or it could be the electronic buzzing noise keeping them awake at night. The gang is suspicious, but nothing peaks their interests until one of them comes home infected. It's only a matter of time until the infection spreads around the rest of their body. It's a race against the clock to help them survive. Because the friends can't part with their own. They're family. And losing another person amongst the world is too much to handle. But if adding in revengeful ex-friends, hot summers, babies AND more zombies to the mix is what it takes to finally make these kids give up, congratulations. You got your wish. Not everyone is as strong as they want to be. Will they make it or break it?
Don't Talk To Strangers | BOOK 1 by honeywriitings
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(not edited) "Don't talk to strangers." Everyone says. It's simple. Considering a zombie apocalypse wiped out the entire world in two weeks and now there's no one left to talk too but yourself! Elle McBriar has been on her own for the last three months. Despite never stabbing, punching, hitting, kicking, shooting or even hurting another person before this zombie outbreak, Elles' kill count is over 200. She feels bad, even though they're already dead humans coming back to life... But the (used to be) small town of Brickwood, upstate New Jersey was population 11,000. Now it's 1. The city of New York was wiped out in two weeks. And a single girl managed to fight her way through. She's searched for hours, days, weeks and months to find another living person. But it's no use. She's alone. Giving up seems like the only option. Will Elle give up? Or will unlikely allies join forces and band together as one? The world is ending and the clock is ticking. But only time will tell what happens. (some mature content) ---------------------------- highest rankings: #1 zombie apocalypse #1 zombie outbreak #1 zombie #1 horror #2 horror #4 humor #4 comedy