The Rising - A Zombie Novel

Outnumbered. Outran.

This isn't the beginning yet.

The Rising unravels the start of a zombie apocalypse, turning the lives of a group of graduating students upside down. Unable to grasp the changes immediately, they are forced to work together while reminiscing about and fixing their troubled past.

Amari - a scarred young girl who lives in an abusive household - goes on a suicide mission with Mark to find their friends. During this mission, she discovers a strange occurrence among the risers as the moon becomes full. The horde appears to be marching in a circular motion like a herd of sick sheep. She calls this phenomenon "The Rising." The risers also become stronger, faster, and hungrier flesh-eaters, and Amari knows that if the Rising is disturbed, she may never see the light of day again.

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Content Warning: This story may contain mature and explicit themes such as graphic violence, and mental health (such as trauma, anxiety, depression) which may not be suitable for all audiences.

Reader discretion is advised. If you are sensitive to any of these themes, please consider carefully before proceeding.

We hope those who choose to read find the story moving and thought-provoking.