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Valley Where the Mushrooms Grow

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In memory of Stanislav Petrov, The Man Who Saved the World.
 
This book is the feeling you get when a tornado awakes you in the middle of the night. When you lose control of your car, racing it on an endless highway. When the world falls apart around you, and there's only one goal; survive to tell your story.

A Cold War historical thriller wrought with mystery, this intricate story spearheads a new sub-genre deemed "Nuclear Noir." Frank Valenci is a cop in rural Nevada. He witnesses the power of an atomic weapon test, foreshadowing the End of Days.  Trapped in the desert with the same men he imprisoned, they must unite or die. Could the solution to his nightmare be intertwined with a 30-year-old cold case?All Rights Reserved

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[Cover is from us] Russia and America are living in a post-apocalyptic world where countries are getting infected by Virus Z, a virus that turns people into bloodthirsty monsters with its black goo. And while all this chaos seems to be errupting relentlessly, the ones of above lend a helping hand to gift the worthy ones fractions of their own strength, causing unknown disruptions in the Viruses senses.. Will the two survive in this world of uncertainty and chaos? How will they manage to go on in this adventure? Will they ever find the cure to Virus Z? - Original Story - Artworks belong to us or will be credited - Harmful content/ Sensitive topics are unintentional or will be warned about prior - Feedback and wishes are always welcomed A.N: There're two writers lol

Contaminated by TheOrangeZone

60 days before the apocalypse started, there was a weird sighting found in Yakutsk, Russia. It looked to be a normal person on the snowy road, but upon further inspection, there was something... Off. This person smelled horrid, his skin was bloated, some parts rotted, his entrails were out, and even some bone peeked out out them. People suspected that this was just a person who likely froze to death, or was ran over, but contrary to that belief, the person was never alive. When they went to check on the body again, it was gone. The police who were called to investigate thought this whole situation was a joke, a waste of time. They never believed the citizens due to no evidence and listed it off as something nonsensical and at best a myth around the area. What started off as a myth now became a daunting reality, as the start of the apocalypse occurs. We are introduced to our protagonist, William (Will) he grew up in London and moved to the US. Renting out an apartment so he can spend more quality time with his love interest. He had a fairly normal life until the the apocalypse started, spreading from Siberia to Mongolia to China, and so fourth. William's reality was turned upside down. The face of a wit, joyful and humorous man became a confused, aggravated and troubled person trying to cheer himself up. He became more impertinent and insensitive ever since his lover became infected and he chose to stay in his apartment recording the apocalypse. Which leads us to the first chapter...

Deep Down Under by Darkusbooks

***Highest rank in mystery/thriller-#6*** Kill a man, one is a murderer. Kill a thousand, a conqueror. Kill them all, a God. Historian Professor Sadowsky's best friend, CERN physicist Dr.Andreas Del Piero is found murdered at a hotel in Geneva after fleeing from a crime scene. Sadowsky goes to Geneva only to find himself entangled in a mystery dating back several thousand years to protect a terrifying secret that could commence world war III. Can he find out the motive behind the chilling murder of his friend? Will a new world war begin brewing or will the world live with peace? Read on to find out....

TROIKA - Countryhumans USSR x America by Arrin99423

The world is electrified. Everything runs on electricity, from lighting to transport, life support to social media. Oblivion. Then, grid is down. And the world turns dark. And doesn't turn back on. America, the most forward thinking and innovative Western idealist, has answers. Her feminist values push her neck to neck with her male peers. She is one of the first to figure out that the grid will eventually fail, because of the vein of fossil fuel instability, trying to raise the alarm. When the grid does fail, she doesn't even get the satisfaction to say 'I told you so' before she is forced to collaborate in the TROIKA - a trio of biologist, engineer, and geophysicist that must find an immediate and then long-term solution to power the earth. Oh, and she has no choice. USSR, a cynic planner and injured war veteran, has questions. Torn between his eastern roots and western intelligence, he struggles to fit in, curb his aggression, and deal with personal loss. Instead of notifying the world of the impending grid failure, he builds a vast arsenal nuclear plants to power his land against the rules, and when the grid falls, his lights and machines keep running. When finally his arrest occurs, he finds himself in a unique situation, offered a position in the TROIKA - but if he declines, then a life of darkness behind bars awaits him. The goal of the TROIKA is simple: Be quick, be correct, be ready. It doesn't take long for USSR and America to loathe each other on principle, each with their own goals and ideals, clashing on everything from fashion to economics. Can they push away their pride and save the world, maybe even themselves? Or will their bitterness engulf everyone in thick, oily darkness forever? A single choice will ultimately decide their fate. TROIKA: The Future is Nuclear. The Future is Unclear. NOT for sensitive readers, please do not read if you cannot handle violence, loss, terminate disease or mature content - 16+ Thanks!

Book of the apocalypse by Ardenla

"Every book is written by someone. They write it with their love, their hate, their life, their passion, their dreams. Never take another person's work too light." What would you do if you were the last human being on an earth filled with flesh eating monsters and happened to stumble upon a strange book that seems to draw you in? Would you read it? Or would you leave it? A youth who calls themself Don, has found themselve in this situation. After finding a strange book and meeting someone calling himself Don's 'imaginary friend', our protagonist's life of constant survival has been turned upside down. Content warning: This story contains body horror, psychological horror, depressing theme's and gore. Also spiders play a part in this story. Reader discretion is advised. Updates on fridays

➤ 𝐍𝐄𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐒𝐇𝐄𝐒 ⛓️ VegasPete by CHOFFIELESOULVES

In a city where the sky is permanently choked by neon and smog, survival isn't a right-it's a privilege bought with blood. Vegas Theerapanyakul runs the underworld's most feared black-market syndicate, dealing in illegal cybernetics, underground assassinations, and data theft. A ghost in the system, untouchable. Until Pete Saengtham, a rogue enforcer with nothing to lose, rips his way through the underworld in pursuit of a bounty that leads straight to Vegas's doorstep. But this is not a world where justice prevails. It's a game of control, power, and who holds the deadliest secrets. Pete is no hero, and Vegas is no villain-they are both hunting each other, clawing for dominance in a city that eats the weak alive. And in this war of survival, the line between predator and prey is written in neon and blood.

VegasPete: Love worth fighting for by evara_vnoir

"Love isn't perfect; it's a fight-a messy, beautiful, relentless fight to stay together." Love is a fragile thread, and for Pete, that thread was woven deeply with Vegas-the man for whom he left everything behind. His job, his world, his own heart-all given willingly to stand by Vegas' side. But when Vegas wakes up from a coma with no memory of him, that thread snaps, leaving Pete adrift in a sea of heartbreak. Yet, love is not something Pete can let go of so easily. Despite the pain of being forgotten, he chooses to stay, silently enduring Vegas' mistrust and coldness. He hides the truth of their past, not because he fears rejection, but because he believes in a love that is worth fighting for-a love that can be rekindled even without memories. As Pete navigates a path filled with suspicion and heartache, Vegas begins to sense the weight of the sacrifices made for him. As misunderstandings deepen and buried feelings resurface, the line between duty and love begins to blur. Will the man who once claimed Pete's heart come to realize that some bonds transcend time and memory? Or will Pete's silent fight for love be in vain? Can two broken hearts fight through pain and suspicion to rediscover a bond that neither time nor memory could erase? Or will the past they once shared remain lost forever? Because "Sometimes, love isn't about how it begins, but how it endures the storms and finds its way home."

Salt Pillars by vang27

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Underhaven by Zynnymon

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[Cover is from us] Russia and America are living in a post-apocalyptic world where countries are getting infected by Virus Z, a virus that turns people into bloodthirsty monsters with its black goo. And while all this chaos seems to be errupting relentlessly, the ones of above lend a helping hand to gift the worthy ones fractions of their own strength, causing unknown disruptions in the Viruses senses.. Will the two survive in this world of uncertainty and chaos? How will they manage to go on in this adventure? Will they ever find the cure to Virus Z? - Original Story - Artworks belong to us or will be credited - Harmful content/ Sensitive topics are unintentional or will be warned about prior - Feedback and wishes are always welcomed A.N: There're two writers lol