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Quarantine by Bella_Higgin
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When a deadly disease ravages the town of Holmsley, Frankie and her friends find themselves trapped inside a military-blockaded quarantine zone. ***** A story that was first published in 2014 and feels more relevant than ever. Fifteen-year-old Frankie and her friends must find their way out of quarantine if they want to survive. As the body count rises, Frankie realizes that this is no ordinary quarantine and no one is coming to help. Once infected, the sick become crazed and violent, while fear turns other survivors to savages. And who or what are the mysterious figures Frankie keeps seeing around town? It seems she'll have to unravel the dark truth behind it all if she wants to get out alive... Content and/or trigger warning: This story describes disease outbreaks and contains scenes of violence, which may be triggering for some readers. [[word count: 100,000-150,000 words]]
The Last Elysian Oracle (Published under PSICOM) by mahriyumm
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◤ SEMIDEUS SAGA #02 ◢ Elysian Oracle - the oracle of Elysium, the highest oracle of the realms. The Alphas know it isn't over. The Gods are constantly up on their sleeves, giving them missions, perhaps proving the Alphas' loyalty to their deities. What is it with the deities lately? The mortal realm is in for a big surprise after the demigods learn more about the war that has happened. Unfamiliar voices and faces will slowly reveal the truth about what the world will soon become: a battlefield. Our heroes will have to sacrifice something for the sake of their future... or is it a someone?
A Different Virus: Heartfire by CrystalScherer
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In the future, everyone who's bitten by a zombie turns into one... until Diane doesn't. Seven days later, she's facing consequences she never imagined. * * * * * As civilization collapses under a relentless wave of zombies, Diane and her friends take shelter in a military base. However, while she's rescuing another survivor, Diane gets bitten by one of the monsters. She hides it and runs away, knowing she only has days left to live. But she soon discovers she isn't turning into a zombie - she's turning into something else. --------- Excerpt: I looked up and stared. My reflection looked back at me in the mirror of the dark room. My eyes were literally glowing, there was no mistaking it. It was not a reflection of light, or any of the other excuses I had used or others had assumed. They were glowing a light sapphire blue color. It was not a bright glow, but it was definitely a glow. Glowing eyes were not normal. Okay, at this point I had to admit it, I was no longer normal. What was I then? For that, I had no answer [[Word count: 495,000]] Copyright August 2016. All Rights Reserved. Readers may not copy, alter, or steal this story. Fanfictions are allowed to use my *world* and *zombie rules* as long as credit is given. Cover was lovingly made by JimenaVivancoo.
November Now by thatwritingbitch2002
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Welcome, to Panthurst Manor. Annabelle Lydia is a young Archaelogy student, who loves being in a world of her own. She reads, she dreams and then reads some more. However, when death comes knocking, and takes her sister away from her, she follows it to the very source. Aaron Nightshade is a young wealthy boy in a world where people frown upon hereditary titles. While his brother, Nathaniel Nightshade is the heir apparent to their rundown estate, he stands to inherit an empty title. However, when Aaron witnesses a terrible act of violence that could possibly tarnish his family's reputation, he decides to investigate the matter silently. When Annabelle arrives at Panthurst Manor, she is in a daze of rage to find the truth, but she wasn't going to be quiet. With a twist of turn, Aaron and Annabeth's plans align and they are thrust into a thicket of mysteries, murders, cults, betryals, and most importantly love. While Aaron's family's arrival complicates the situation even further, it also provides the pair to learn exactly what happened that night. .......Murder or something worse? ~ Find out in this winter short story.