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The dead have never been so alive.

After a deadly contagion reduced the world's population into mindless, undead monsters, the ruins of America still teem with activity, as some of the dead have regained their intelligence and created their own society; one free from the living's touch.

Now, more than a decade later, survivalist extraordinaire Liam Fenix undertakes a harrowing escape from the uninhabited island that has been his prison since before the outbreak began, only to discover that he is the sole survivor of the civilization he left behind. He is not alone, however, as reincarnated bounty hunter Leah believes that Liam holds the key to reversing the pandemic that created her race. Armed with their survivalist expertise and following traces of the past, the two must traverse the wastelands together and bring back life to an otherwise dead world, even as they are pursued by a tyrant who does not want this plague to end.

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Who We Were | Book One by italiceize

In a world overcome with Infected, Em sets out on a difficult journey to find safety. With only the determination to live to guide her, she navigates through ruined neighbourhoods. As she struggles to survive in a world gone mad, she discovers her strength and resilience in the face of unimaginable threats. On her journey, she must confront her deepest fears and decide whether trusting other survivors is a more dangerous fate than becoming Infected. Will she find a way to survive in a new world, or will the darkness of her new reality consume her? WHO WE WERE is set in the UK and is full of adventure, action and romance. Hit the read button and find out why it was named WattPadZombies June Book of the Month! RANKINGS: #1 IN POST-APOCALYPTIC | #1 IN OUTBREAK | #1 IN ENDOFTHEWORLD | #1 IN SURVIVE | #1 IN ZOMBIESURVIVAL | #1 IN VIRUS | #1 IN INFECTED | #1 IN ZOMBIE | #1 IN INFECTION | #1 IN UNDEAD | #1 IN PANDEMIC | [Final Word Count: 77,000+] Cover Image: CHUTTERSNAP on Unsplash Disclaimer: WHO WE WERE was first written in 2017 and is not influenced by the events of COVID-19. For information regarding Covid please go here: https://support.wattpad.com/hc/en-us/articles/360040903132-A-message-about-COVID-19 TWITTER/INSTAGRAM: @italiceize

13 Years of Struggle by enexex

After a lethal virus started to spread around the planet, millions began to die quickly, the government's and politicians of the world couldn't stop the spread, the military couldn't, the WHO, the CDC, nothing could stop it, as a result it led to the untimely collapse of all modern civilization... Follow a woman who had been nothing more than a secretary before the fall navigate her survival through this cruel new world, where she will face undead monsters, starvation, dehydration, losing ones she loves, betrayal from people close to her, other people... This is Claire Anderson's story. (I apologize to anyone I offend when reading the story.) (If you wanna make a fanfiction of my story please credit me and let me know so it's not just copyright.) (Multipovs.) (May be upsetting for some people.) (Warning, Strong language, mentions of blood, and other things.) (LGBTQ)

Night Disease by kipekipe

REVISED EDITION COMING OUT MONTHLY/COMPLETED In a world overrun by zombies, A single bite heralds doom - except for Kaindra, who defies death itself, being undead already. ******** As humanity struggles to adapt to the new reality of zombies-infested streets and lurking supernatural creatures from ancient myths and legends, survival becomes an ever-evolving challenge. Survival is a constant battle not only against the undead but also against supernatural creatures and their zealous followers. The relentless onslaught of zombies and the mysterious reemergence of mythical beings push society to its limits. Civilization's last bastions fall one by one, teetering on the brink of collapse. As these ancient myths awaken, they reveal intentions that are far from clear- some may hold the key to salvation, while others could herald further doom. The question remains: Can humanity unravel the mysteries of these legendary beings in time to save themselves, or will they fall prey to the very legends they once dismissed? ___ Excerpt: My eyes catch the strange shimmer that had been haunting my vision all day. Taking a deep breath, I lean closer to the mirror, my skin prickling. I thought it was a trick of the light, but as I stare at my reflection, my fragile lies crumble away. My eyes, once a deep, dark brown, had transformed into something otherworldly. They now gleamed like twin moons, radiant and enigmatic. The silver hue swirling within them, reflecting the dim light like the surface of a still, moonlit lake. The orbs seemed to hold a universe within, depths of endless mysteries and ancient wisdom beyond my grasp. ___ Warning: Mentions of suicide and self-harm Beautiful cover made by @scmimi. Check out their work! Credit to @crystalscherer for the inspiration of this fan-made story

Plague 2023 (Plague 2022 Season 2) by lilac_minded

In a world still reeling from the horrors of the failed biological experiment, the survivors have forged a fragile alliance, determined to rebuild and reclaim their lives. But just as hope begins to blossom, a new and even more sinister threat emerges from the shadows. A rogue faction, armed with knowledge of the original experiment, seeks to harness the virus's power for their own twisted purposes. With the clock ticking, our heroes must venture into the heart of darkness, confronting both the remnants of the past and the unknown dangers of the present. As alliances are tested and secrets unveiled, the survivors must muster every ounce of courage and ingenuity to thwart this new menace. The fate of humanity hangs in the balance, and the price of failure is unthinkable. In this epic continuation, the fight for survival becomes a battle for the very soul of mankind.

The Ruins by DJ_Writer_

{Completed Story 2018/Continued Series} Book 1: It's been twenty-seven years from now on, an outbreak occurred, causing millions of people dying from the Black Night incident. The world is now called The Ruins in America. People are now on their own since after the fall of the Flyer Frontiers and the Infected still lives among the survivors. Mal has been living in The Ruins at the age of sixteen. She is born, lives, and adapted to her world. That's her daily routine, day and night, surviving. With her companion of friends, her whole world that she knew is going to get bigger, will change when things start to plummet their sanction. The Ruins is beautiful yet empty, survival is all everyone has, and no one can be trusted enough. (A/N Inspired by The Walking Dead and The Last of Us Game, and characters from TWD and some by me)

The Last Colony by StoryTellerByFire

The outbreak at Pax was lethal. Within hours the entire western seaboard was overtaken. Within a week; the world. With no cure and no hope. All that there was left to do was simply survive. Then a small glimmer of hope inspires Mark and Sean. They overhear a frequency about a place where any remaining humans should go. Getting there is dangerous, but staying put is no longer an option. These zombies are too smart and too aggressive. They have no choice. They must find 'The Last Colony'. Cover Art by: 'HiImSoul'

Quarantine by Bella_Higgin

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]]

Post Plague Kidnapping - Published! by vblawnola

It's been five years since the plague struck. Leah knows there are other survivors, but she's avoiding them. She is doing just fine on her own. Surviving after everyone she knew died has made her physically strong and honed her intelligence, but she is emotionally devastated. There is nothing to fear if you don't make yourself emotionally vulnerable. James has spent the last five years helping to build up a colony of survivors. He believes in the small town they have populated and its mission to save humanity from extinction. He and his small team of men find scattered people and bring them in. Over the last two centuries, women have fought for and won more and more rights, gaining equality with men. Society, law, and technology bolsters and enforces these rights, but now they are gone. Women's equality with men is over. There are just too few of them. They aren't lesser but greater, more important, more valuable than men. Men are expendable. Men can stay outside alone if they like, but all women must be brought inside the safety of the Colony and properly taken care of. James has been searching the area Leah lives in. Her time of solitude is up. Leah sparks something in James he's never felt before. He's not letting this one get away, certainly not twice. Warning: Contains sex, some violence, occasional foul language, and adult issues. Genre: Science Fiction, Romance, Post-apocalyptic, Dark romance Length: 84,468 words This book has been published on Amazon. The first ten chapters will be updated to what you get in the published novel and will remain here, so you can try before you buy.

Visage | ONC 2023 by veelozada

Axel thought his life in a quarantine zone was safe until he sees a girlfriend he thought had died and can't stop thinking about her flesh... *** The quarantine zones were built to keep the virus away, to protect the survivors. But when Axel sees Riley in an alley, after thinking she died from an infection a year ago when the virus first hits, Axel begins to see the quarantine actually protects them from nothing. The sickness is too close to home. * ONC 2023 PROMPT #6 -- "Can we go back to the start when we were all strangers in the dark?" COMPLETE | 𝙐𝙉𝙀𝘿𝙄𝙏𝙀𝘿 𝙍𝙊𝙐𝙂𝙃 𝘿𝙍𝘼𝙁𝙏 ● @OpenNovellaContest 2023 Longlist

WalkerZ - A Zombie Apocalypse Story by TheOrangutan

As a scout for what remains of the government in a post-outbreak world, Merryn is sent to investigate an old naval supply depot in a nearby city but finds so much more than zombies. ***** A year after a virus leaves the world infested with shambling zombies, those who remain attempt to rebuild a shattered country. Supported by her friends and colleagues, Merryn forges a path through the post virus landscape, finding other survivors, and searching for anything that could help everyone survive. The best and worst of humanity still live, but things take a turn as nature plays another card: a young woman could be the key to everyone's survival as one variant after another changes the behaviour of the walkers, once again threatening the scattered remnants of humanity as they teeter on the brink of extinction. [Word count: approximately 70,000, now complete on Wattpad]

Virulence Immune by LittleRaven94

It took barely over a month for the epidemic to spread across the globe. Contrary to belief, the world didn't end with a bang and neither did it go quietly. No. It ended one scream at a time. A little more than a year has passed since the outbreak swept over the planet and annihilated a good portion of the living. Perri was one of the lucky ones who managed to evacuate with the military escorted buses in those early days of the spread. But, that luck didn't last. After one too many tragedies, she had decided to finally leave the, so called, "safe zone". With her main objective being the search for her best friend, she finds more than she bargained for. Her blood is death. Her blood is virulent. Her blood is life. Salvation is hers to give.

Lifeafter; The era of the Revenants by BoundsNovel

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Outbreak: The First Surge by Renee_Reads_

The second strain of a deadly virus, Neuro Type 2, ravages the globe, outrunning every medical breakthrough. In the small, rural town of Rosedale, Virginia, life clings on like a flickering candle, but the virus's relentless presence is undeniable. Every day feels like a countdown. Andrea McNeil, a mother of six, races against time as a nurse on the frontlines, facing the chaos of the pandemic while searching desperately for her missing daughter. With her ex-husband's shadow looming and his hand in the virus's spread growing ever clearer, Andrea must protect what remains of her family. She holds tight to her five remaining children and her moral compass, hoping it will guide them through as the world falls apart. Megan Mullen, a childhood friend of the McNeil family and girlfriend to Ezrah McNeil, battles her own ticking clock as her mother's illness worsens. Each moment feels fragile, fleeting. Ezrah, trying to support her, struggles to keep their love alive, but fate tears them further apart-flinging Megan into despair and Ezrah into the flames. As the minutes tick by, and they grow spiritually, physically, and emotionally distant, their love faces a race against time. Can they hold on to each other in a world where time itself seems to be running out? Or will they fall victim to madness or the disease in the wake of preserving everything they hold dear?

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Nobody Survives in the End by SHEWR1TESF1CT1ON

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Who We Were | Book One

In a world overcome with Infected, Em sets out on a difficult journey to find safety. With only the determination to live to guide her, she navigates through ruined neighbourhoods. As she struggles to survive in a world gone mad, she discovers her strength and resilience in the face of unimaginable threats. On her journey, she must confront her deepest fears and decide whether trusting other survivors is a more dangerous fate than becoming Infected. Will she find a way to survive in a new world, or will the darkness of her new reality consume her? WHO WE WERE is set in the UK and is full of adventure, action and romance. Hit the read button and find out why it was named WattPadZombies June Book of the Month! RANKINGS: #1 IN POST-APOCALYPTIC | #1 IN OUTBREAK | #1 IN ENDOFTHEWORLD | #1 IN SURVIVE | #1 IN ZOMBIESURVIVAL | #1 IN VIRUS | #1 IN INFECTED | #1 IN ZOMBIE | #1 IN INFECTION | #1 IN UNDEAD | #1 IN PANDEMIC | [Final Word Count: 77,000+] Cover Image: CHUTTERSNAP on Unsplash Disclaimer: WHO WE WERE was first written in 2017 and is not influenced by the events of COVID-19. For information regarding Covid please go here: https://support.wattpad.com/hc/en-us/articles/360040903132-A-message-about-COVID-19 TWITTER/INSTAGRAM: @italiceize