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The Striders

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The Striders did not invade; they seeped into the world like a creeping tide, reshaping it in their image. Towering ten-foot humanoids with hardened exoskeletons and jagged spines, they move with an unnatural silence-until the hunt begins. Their ferocity waxes and wanes with the seasons, but as autumn descends, they become relentless, hunting with precision to grow stronger for the winter ahead.

Now, the air is heavy with an ominous stillness. At the center of this shifting battlefield stands something new: the Nest. A grotesque, pulsating monolith, its eerie glow hints at a terrifying evolution-one that could consume everything in its path.

Jacob has survived two years in this broken world, not for himself, but for his family. Every choice, every sacrifice has been made to keep them alive. But survival is no longer enough. The Nest whispers of something greater-somethiAll Rights Reserved

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When Worlds Collide by LibraryMouse07

In the distant future, Earth lies in ruin, a desolate landscape scarred by the ravages of time and neglect. Cities crumble, forests fade to dust, and the remnants of civilization cling desperately to the shadows of a once-thriving world. Amidst this bleak panorama, a group known as the Treaders emerges-individuals bestowed with extraordinary abilities that connect them deeply to the earth and its truths. With great abilities, Treaders can summon storms, grow life from barren soil, and even speak to the remnants of the past. Their gifts, however, come with a heavy burden: they are the last hope for restoring balance to a fractured planet, but they are also hunted by factions that crave their abilities for domination. A girl, broken by captivity and lost in silent pleas may just hold the key to ridding the world of its desolation. what will happen, When worlds Collide? *Amaris stood at the center of the pit, her back straight, her face pale but set with quiet resolve. Her long dark hair falling in tresses down her back, framing her soft face perfectly. She was bruised, battered from the days spent in this cursed place, but still, she stood. Still, she fought to live. A muscle clenched in my jaw. They would not take her from me.* #1 in Coexistence 3/20/25 #9 in Confinement 3/20/25 Trigger warning; depicted scenes of violence and gore

The Story of Midnight by Silverwynd

"Who's out there?" One of the men yelled. Of course only silence met them. I remained quiet and waited for the group to start moving again. "Maybe it was just an animal." Someone whispered. The person, who I assumed was the captain of the small squad, signaled for them to walk again. They clearly showed fear as they kept going; brandishing their weapons to guard themselves with. "Two are holding lanterns. I'll tell you when you're too close to them." I heard my friend whisper in my ear. I followed the men as I picked up another branch and waited for the right time to break it. They continued to walk through the forest, turning their heads in every direction as if an animal might lunge at them and rip their throats out. I guess in a way I was going to do that. "Go back a few feet." My friend whispered. I carefully distanced myself from the group and waited. "Where is she?" I quickly snapped the stick as soon as he finished asking the question. They stopped and two soldiers raised their lanterns to shine its light in the darkness. I quickly hid behind a tree before both of them turned where I was. A low frustrated growl came from one of the men, "The girl's playing with us. She's out here following our every move." How paranoia can cloud the mind. At nine years old, Silver decided to leave her village for the forest. Since then, she's been hunted; everyday is a fight for her life, every breath she takes could be her last, but she's determined to stay alive. Her life isn't the kind anyone would want to live but she's managed to survive this long so, what's a few more years?

Immune by AmyJohnson895

*THE UNEDITED VERSION* Beware of typos, errors, and general mistakes. This is a very, very rough draft. "I live in a place called Compound 4. We are one of ten different compounds placed at strategic locations around the US. It's been thirteen years since the virus overtook humanity, turning about ninety percent of us into zombies. I'm not sure how it started exactly; that's classified information. I do know that in order to save what was left of the human race, the president at the time took a bunch of really smart people and kids and relocated them into new 'protected' cities. My father was one of those really smart people. I was only five at the time, but I knew what was happening." Within the walls of the compound, Jay makes stupid mistakes, mistakes even she doesn't understand, putting everyone inside at risk. All because she can't shoot someone. All because she misses the wind in her hair, the flowers on the hillsides, the sound of crickets at night. All because she's different, the only person untouchable by the Virus. When the mistakes begin to duplicate, and a girl shows up who knows her name, everything begins to change in Compound 4. Highest rank in Science Fiction: #9

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: 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. The reflection staring back at me feels unrecognizable. My once deep, dark brown eyes now glimmer with an otherworldly light, like twin moons suspended in a sea of silver. The faint glow within them swirls softly, catching the dim flicker of flame I summoned, like ripples across a moonlit lake. Their alien intensity sends a chill down my spine. 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

A Different Virus: Heartfire by CrystalScherer

In the future, everyone who's bitten by a zombie turns into one... until Diane doesn't. Seven days later, she's facing consequences she never imagined. * * * * * As civilization collapses under a relentless wave of zombies, Diane and her friends take shelter in a military base. However, while she's rescuing another survivor, Diane gets bitten by one of the monsters. She hides it and runs away, knowing she only has days left to live. But she soon discovers she isn't turning into a zombie - she's turning into something else. --------- Excerpt: I looked up and stared. My reflection looked back at me in the mirror of the dark room. My eyes were literally glowing, there was no mistaking it. It was not a reflection of light, or any of the other excuses I had used or others had assumed. They were glowing a light sapphire blue color. It was not a bright glow, but it was definitely a glow. Glowing eyes were not normal. Okay, at this point I had to admit it, I was no longer normal. What was I then? For that, I had no answer [[Word count: 495,000]] Copyright August 2016. All Rights Reserved. Readers may not copy, alter, or steal this story. Fanfictions are allowed to use my *world* and *zombie rules* as long as credit is given. Cover was lovingly made by JimenaVivancoo.

The Extinct Race (Completed) by Lazybones331

In the olden days, mankind was categorized into three groups; The Shadow Creatures, The Humans, and finally The Soldiers of Nature. One protects humans while the other destroys everything in their path. So, when all The Shadow Creatures teamed up, they killed all of The Soldier of Nature, causing the extinction of a race. This act left the Humans alone with the Shadow Creatures... or so they thought. His name is Kai and he is ready for a fight. #12 in extinction 10/06/2020 #53 in alone 18/06/2020 #39 in uncharted 15/09/2020 #59 in Atlantis 15/09/2020 #19 in nature 13/11/2020 #17 in mother nature 13/11/2020 #24 in realms 10/12/2021 STARTED: 03/06/2020 FINISHED: 14/02/2021 [{50 000-100 000 words}]

Guardians from the Sky - Book 1 of the Acropolis series by Kv_Kennedy

In the year 2090, humanity made contact with something in deep space. In 2091, second contact was made, and the invasion of the Chitters began. Planet Earth is on the brink. Without usable fossil fuels, every world government has completely collapsed, globalization is a thing of the past, and those who remain are huddled in small communities across the barren landscape. Now with the added danger of the Chitters, few are able to keep their heads up in this dark time. Orson's Island is one of the only communities that have been able to hold back the alien invasion. However, now the Chitters have a new weapon: the deadly and powerful guardians, gigantic creatures that can devastate entire cities in minutes. Everett Allers and his sister Sophie, determined to fight back against the apocalypse, team up with Nikki, a mysterious biohacker, and the Night Banshees, a crew of bomber pilots who have been pivotal in this bleak war. Their only hope is to seek out the Acropolis - a near-mythical place located somewhere in the darkness of space. It is there where humanity will find its salvation - if Everett and his friends can make it there.

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[This is a mix of Mimic, Predator And The Thing] Deep in the heart of an uncharted jungle, a team of elite researchers embarks on an expedition to uncover the truth behind a mysterious biological anomaly. What begins as a routine mission quickly spirals into a waking nightmare when they stumble upon an isolated village with a chilling warning-something is watching, something that was never meant to be found. The villagers speak of Mal'zeer, the Demon of the Unseen-a creature older than memory, capable of wearing the faces of its prey. At first, the team dismisses it as legend, until one of their own begins acting strangely. Then another vanishes without a trace. When the jungle itself seems to turn against them, paranoia takes hold. No one can be trusted. Nowhere is safe. As the survivors fight for their lives, they uncover a terrifying truth: Mal'zeer is not hunting them-it is replacing them. The only way to kill it is fire, but fire may only make it stronger. With time running out and escape nearly impossible, the team faces a horrifying realization-Mal'zeer was never alone. And neither are they. The jungle is no longer just a place. It is a trap. It is alive. And it will never let them go.

The Dark Side by AlyB3012

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Budding Hope by thatguitarchick99

Ten years ago, Maria was left an orphan, her family slaughtered and her home planet burnt to a barren rock. Her and the other survivors barely escaped and were forced to abandon the only home they'd ever known. Taking refuge on a neighbouring planet, Earth, they believed they would be safe, that they were far away from their invader's savage reach...but they were wrong. Now the fate of Earth rests on their shoulders and they must reunite and succeed against impossible odds if they are to save this new world from suffering the same fate as their last. Feel the suspense, tragedy and heart-warming sacrifice as a band of unlikely allies fight for their lives to protect what and whom they love before it is all too late. If you like this novel make sure you remember to vote and comment as you go! I appreciate feedback :)

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When Worlds Collide

In the distant future, Earth lies in ruin, a desolate landscape scarred by the ravages of time and neglect. Cities crumble, forests fade to dust, and the remnants of civilization cling desperately to the shadows of a once-thriving world. Amidst this bleak panorama, a group known as the Treaders emerges-individuals bestowed with extraordinary abilities that connect them deeply to the earth and its truths. With great abilities, Treaders can summon storms, grow life from barren soil, and even speak to the remnants of the past. Their gifts, however, come with a heavy burden: they are the last hope for restoring balance to a fractured planet, but they are also hunted by factions that crave their abilities for domination. A girl, broken by captivity and lost in silent pleas may just hold the key to ridding the world of its desolation. what will happen, When worlds Collide? Amaris stood at the center of the pit, her back straight, her face pale but set with quiet resolve. Her long dark hair falling in tresses down her back, framing her soft face perfectly. She was bruised, battered from the days spent in this cursed place, but still, she stood. Still, she fought to live. A muscle clenched in my jaw. They would not take her from me. #1 in Coexistence 3/20/25 #9 in Confinement 3/20/25 Trigger warning; depicted scenes of violence and gore