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When All is Lost

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Time 13h 34m

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Trapped in the last pocket of society that hasn't fallen to the apocalypse, Kate will have to choose how much she is willing to sacrifice to not only survive but to find the man she loves.
 
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She knew it was coming. Nothing could stop the apocalypse now. It didn't even matter that Kate had made it months into the end of the world without seeing a single zombie. The clock was ticking, time was running out, and soon, she would have to face the monsters. That is, if she can tell what or who the real monsters are. And one may just be closer than she thinks.


Content and/or Trigger Warning: The story contains some gore, violence, strong language, and dark themes.

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Surviving Daryl Dixon by flowuz

In a world overrun by the undead, survival is the only law. Isabelle, a lost girl wandering the apocalypse, is found by Daryl Dixon, as she's passed out and surrounded by walkers. He saves her from being eaten, only to tell her to get lost once she wakes up. Yet, despite his harsh demeanor and insistence, they find themselves unable to part ways. Daryl's lethal skills and ruthless nature make him as dangerous as the Walkers; perhaps even more deadly. His dark, haunted eyes reveal little, and his words are a harsh mix of survival and regret. "I should've done it. I should've killed you," he mutters, torn between keeping her safe and pushing her away. Isabelle's persistence chips away at his defenses, but Daryl remains guarded. "Look, whatever it is you're holding on to; it's already gone, man. Wake the hell up," he snaps, trying to drive her away while staying close enough to protect her. His internal conflict is loud-he hates and loves her, wishing she were gone but unable to let her go. Despite his rough edges, Daryl's protective instincts emerge. "I don't know what I'm doing. But I'm trying really hard. I wish things were like how you want them to be. That's the way they should be. But they aren't. And I have to keep you safe. I'm gonna hold onto the gun for a while... till you want it. Or not. But either way, you're stuck with me." "Look, the world is just shit sometimes. And you live with it. Sometimes that's all you can do." In "Surviving Daryl Dixon," Isabelle must navigate a world of external threats and the complexities of a man who is as much a savior as he is a danger.

The Road to Nowhere by hmf045

Highest Ranking: #101 in Horror - (10/3/17) Have you ever seen a rotting corpse's head being bashed in? Well in the zombie apocalypse, it's a normal thing. Summer and Brianna are living with their father, and Summer's best friend Cameron helps them survive. Summer and Cameron try to surprise Brianna on her birthday. As a result, they are stranded and invited into a different group. They face many hordes of infected, many of who are gross piles of rotting flesh. Summer, more focused on boys than returning to her sister, has to choose who she will fall for. What chilling obstacles will they get themselves into on their way to nowhere? - Previously featured in two of @WattZombie 's reading lists! - Featured in one of @fright 's reading lists! - Third place in The Emerald Awards for Horror! WARNING ⚠️- Includes scenes with intense gore, strong language, crude jokes, and some scenes with intense violence that could be triggering. Completed: 7/11/2021

When Stars Fall [EBOOK and PAPERBACK PUBLISHED] by RElizabethM

**Leaving Wattpad December 1st**A decade ago, Ellie was heartbroken when the love of her life chose his Hollywood party lifestyle over her. Can she forgive him and give love a second chance? ***** Thirteen years ago, Ellie Cooper struck gold. She secured a coveted movie role that sent her life spiraling out of control. Landing in the arms of Wyatt Burgess, her world-famous co-star with some hard-partying ways, she was enveloped into a world of clubs, romance, and drugs. But when one of Wyatt and Ellie's best friends overdoses outside a nightclub, Ellie gives Wyatt an ultimatum: the lifestyle or her. Wyatt makes the wrong choice. Now years later, Wyatt is out to set things right. But Ellie has moved on; she's in a committed relationship and has left the party life behind in exchange for something more stable. There's just something about Wyatt though that sets her heart on fire. And now Ellie is forced to choose between the new world she has carved out for herself and the passionate whirlwind that allowing Wyatt back into her life could bring. Content and/or trigger warning: This story contains scenes of drug use, including an overdose. There are mentions of sexual abuse and harassment, which may be triggering for some readers. [[word count: 100,000-150,000 words]] 2020 Watty Award Winner - Romance #1 Romance, NA, and ChickLit

Infection |Infected Book 1| by KarateChop

WHEN THEY RISE, WE WILL FALL. We've seen the movies, we've watched the TV shows, but nothing will ever prepare us for a real zombie apocalypse. When Desi, a normal teenage girl, wakes up one morning to screaming neighbors and a bleeding mother, she quickly realizes that pop culture's most grusome nightmare is real. Losing everything, Desi finds herself scared and alone until she is saved by a boy wielding a baseball bat. Fighting for a life that she isn't even sure she wants anymore, Desi must learn that it is okay to love again when it seems there is nothing to live for. Falling in love isn't easy with infected biting at your heels, but once Desi finds it again, she will do whatever it takes to keep her and her love alive. / HORROR / ACTION / ADVENTURE / ROMANCE / SCIENCE FICTION / *IN SERIOUS EDITING PROCESS* Highest Ranking: #3 in Horror, #4 in Science Fiction Cover by @sugarcrystals

$The Infected [A Zombie Story] {COMPLETE} by SammyBoi_$

When the world is infected with man eating monsters, survivors can be scarce. Kate, an 18 year old college student, has been faced with the challenge of leading a group of survivors to safety. They may lose some on the way, but if she can get at least someone to a safe place, she'll be happy. It's her priority in a world of the infected... SMALL WARNINGS: • mild swearing • gore and violence (could it be considered "Fantasy"? 🤔) Cover made by ChickenTedder. Follow them, rn. Or shrek will come to your house and eat your toes. Yes this is a Walking Dead rip off. I'm sowwy. (Lol not really)

Dead World by XainneD

In a world where the dead now walk, Ella, an ordinary woman with no combat experience, must learn how to survive the apocalypse. As the virus spreads, turning people into flesh-eating monsters, the survivors face not only the horrors of the undead but the cruelty of those still living. Ella must navigate this new, brutal world while facing loss, fear, and the darkest sides of humanity. Along the way, she joins forces with a group of unlikely allies, but in a world where trust is fragile, survival comes at a heavy price. Will Ella find the strength to endure? Or will she become just another body in the dead world?

Zombies Happened by Cinttie

Stacy always knew a zombie apocalypse was coming-it wasn't a matter of if, but when. While everyone else laughed at her, she spent her life getting ready for the day the world would fall apart. Now that chaos has hit and society is crumbling, the very people who called her crazy are begging for her help. But can she forgive them, or will she let them face the nightmare they never saw coming? Things get even more complicated when she's forced to team up with the most infuriating guy she's ever met. Will he break through her walls, or will she push him away like she's done with everyone else? In a world where trust can be a matter of life or death, Stacy has to decide if she's willing to let anyone get close-or if she'll go it alone, no matter the cost.

If we have each other// Sillie• by elmax_madmage_011

A month after the apocalypse happened, the humans started to disappear, and the zombies started to appear, Millie, a 16 year old shy but bold girl finds herself in a difficult situation. Sadie, a badass, confident 18 year old, is the leader of a group of 10 people. How will they paths meet? ⚠️TW⚠️: sexual assault, gruesome description, torture and some more. (ΩFOR JILLIA READERS: if you're here for Lilia x Jillian, they will have some chapters and have kinda very important roles as the story goes on Ω) (Sadie Sink, Caleb McLaughlin, Gaten Matarazzo, Finn Wolfhard, Noah Schnapp, Lilia Buckingham, Jillian Shea, Emily Skinner, Luke Mullen, Jacey Sink) ~ships~ Sillie Jillia Foah Luke x Emily Tivia {I love Sillie and Jillia so much}

Barely Alive (#JustWriteIt #SuperCharged) by Hunterarlert

Travis, Darcie, Dawson, Tori, Leo, Levi, Kaylie, Hunter, and Anthony have no business knowing each other, let alone being a team. But during a zombie apocalypse, when you get desperate, you're desperate. When you're out of options, you need to do what you need to do to survive every day. Sometimes, it might not always be ideal. But when push comes to shove, when you're barely alive and should be dead, the people who you don't know may just save you. Surviving without enemies is hard enough. But when the past comes back to haunt and enemies come to fight, the apocalypse may just become almost impossible to survive. Brains and brawn may not be enough. It takes heart to make it day to day. They knew it would be hard. They didn't know it would be next to impossible to survive. This is a story my friend and I wrote together. It took us about a year to complete. Comments would be great to see so we know if something needs to be fixed or if it's a good story.

The Death Of Us by Night-ed

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Moribund by bitesizedbunny

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Spencer Hotel by SNovaC

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surviving Z-land✔ by just_me_mnm

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Finding Humanity by NinaMarks

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