Life shapes each person's identity, whether intentionally or not. Y/N, a teenage introvert, cherished her solitude and independence. She found solace in listening to music in her room, a sanctuary of sorts. However, her life took a turn when she began attending school. Initially, she had low expectations, but quickly realized that the school only added to her troubles. A particular event that day scarred her life, forcing her to become more open to her surroundings and accept the challenges that would ultimately change her perspective on life. It was an experience she could never forget. [COVER IS MADE BY ME!]

The third wave is looming, mere weeks away, but in the aftermath of a zombie apocalypse, problems never come just one at a time. Season 2 of The Virus Within * * * * * Life isn't easy, and that's doubly true when you're a zombie surrounded by humans, a crazy redhead, and a far-too-curious scientist. Once you add in a long-lost sister and a Terror who doesn't know how to zombie, peace and quiet are the last things you'll find. Reports of a Nightstalker attack come mere weeks before the third wave is due, and Trinity is one of the few who have the necessary skills to take on such a zombie. Leaving her sister in the safety of the Stronghold, Trinity joins the rest of the group as they embark on a road trip to locate the feral creature before it can kill anyone else. Trouble looms on the horizon like a thunderstorm, and where there's thunder, there's lightning. You better pack your dish soap because the third wave isn't waiting for anyone. Cover designed by Marie Tilmant

After escaping a stalled elevator into a zombie apocalypse, Emily must learn how to trust people again or risk losing everything in this terrifying world. ***** For Emily, every day of the last two years have been a blur. She keeps her head down, takes her college courses online, and only goes out to work at her mandatory internship. But all that changes on the day the office elevator breaks down, leaving her trapped when the screams begin. And when the doors finally open, revealing a dystopian world ruined by bloody teeth and disease, Emily is launched into a terrifying run for her life, caught between the strangers she's not sure she can trust and the man-eating monsters that hunger for her flesh. Now she must learn not only how to survive in this new and dangerous world, but also how to overcome her own inner demons before they cost her something more precious than her life. [[Wattys' Shortlist]] [[Promoted by AMC]] Content and/or Trigger Warning: The story contains some gore, violence, strong language, and dark themes. [[word count: 100,000-150,000 words]]

As the world is plunged into the chaos of a zombie apocalypse, Madlyn and her best friend Laureen set out on a desperate journey across the country. Madlyn is determined to find her twin brothers and her mother, who she fears may be lost to the horror that is consuming the world. Along the way, they encounter both terrifying dangers and surprising allies, forming deep connections with strangers who may become friends-and lovers-in a world that no longer seems familiar. But survival isn't just about battling the undead. For Madlyn and Laureen, it's also about holding on to their humanity in a time of unimaginable loss. With each step, the pair are confronted by the harsh realities of a broken world: the friends they lose, the heartbreak they endure, and the grief that haunts them at every turn. Their once-clear mission becomes clouded by doubt and struggle, forcing them to lean on each other more than ever. Through heart-wrenching moments of separation and unity, Madlyn and Laureen must learn to navigate a fractured world while protecting the fragile bond they share. In the end, they will have to decide what it means to survive-not just the apocalypse, but the emotional and psychological toll that comes with living through it. Can they find their loved ones before it's too late, or will the world's darkness swallow them whole? Only one thing is certain: their journey will change them forever.

Eight stories. One apocalypse. This is where your nightmare begins!