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Stay Human

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When a strange new virus sweeps across the country, most people dismiss it as another passing outbreak. But for broody, sharp-tongued Valerie, the nightmare becomes real when the infection mutates into something far worse, reanimating the dead. Suddenly, her already strained life with her chaotic, blended family is pushed past its breaking point.

Forced into uneasy alliances with people she barely tolerates, Valerie must fight to keep them alive as civilization collapses overnight. Every mile of their journey brings fresh horrors: the ravenous dead, ruthless survivors, and the gnawing tension of a family that was dysfunctional long before the world fell apart.

In a world where survival means sacrifice and trust can get you killed, Valerie clings to her wit, grit, and the fragile hope that maybe, just maybe, holding onto their humanity will be the one thing that sets them apart from the monsters outside.

Stay Human is a relentless post-apocalyptic tale about family, survival, and the thin line between living and merely being alive.All Rights Reserved

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THE RISKS by EmJayRey

"You can't tell me there isn't something here worth risking everything for." [New Adult Apocalyptic Romance] Summary: There are some things that you can't outrun. That becomes all the more obvious when the world is ending, when there's nothing left but the feral creatures that were once people, consumed now by a virus that's made them cannibalistic and ravenous. It might just be easier to end it all, but Claire still has one last thing to fight for. Her younger sister. And she intends to keep her safe, no matter the cost. So, with no other options and her sister in tow, Claire ventures out into the dangers of this new, unforgiving world in search of safety, security, and answers to some long burning questions. The first two things -along with some new, unexpected questions- she finds in an unlikely place: a stranger who she's become indebted to. She has a feeling he can help her answer all her questions, if she can allow herself to fully trust him. Trust, she thinks, is a fragile thing. Humanity, a construct. Love, a weakness. But these are the thoughts of a survivor, and she's beginning to wonder if surviving is all she wants. Maybe she wants to live.

The Awakening: Phase One of Project Necrovira by CSHalloway28

Drew Stephens was an ordinary man with a ordinary life. As a construction worker, his days began before sunrise and stretched into long, tiring hours, set against the backdrop of a city that seemed just as ordinary as he did. That is until the virus came. It didn't just kill-it raised the dead, turning friends and neighbors into monsters and streets into hunting grounds. Trust becomes deadly, and every decision could mean life or death. Thrown into a nightmare of survival, Drew must summon courage he never knew he had. Protecting those he loves may be the most dangerous task of all, and the horrors he faces are only the beginning. Behind the outbreak lurks a darkness far greater than the creatures it creates-something that could consume humanity itself. Phase One has begun.

ALL THAT REMAINS (Book 1) - A Zombie Story by 0Marwa

In a world ravaged by the collapse of civilization, where the dead walk and the living fight for scraps, survival is more than instinct- it's the only thing that matters. Bella Grant, a 21-year-old engineering student, finds herself thrust into a chaotic new reality. When she's saved by Max, a stoic military captain with a dark past, the two must rely on each other to stay alive. But the infected are not the only danger. In this new world where trust is a fleeting memory, Max and Bella discover that the greatest threat to their survival may come from the living. Ruthless and desperate survivors are willing to do anything to claim what's left, testing their courage and their growing bond in ways that could break them. With enemies at every turn and their bond growing stronger, Bella and Max must face the question: will they make it through this brutal new reality, or will the dangers of survival tear them apart? Is there hope left, or is humanity truly lost? And most of all, can they find a way to keep what remains of their lives intact? ___ Note : This is the first book in a three-part series, but can be read as standalone. The story will continue in ALL THAT FOLLOWS, where the scars of survival run deep, and the world is far from done.

Prion: Origins by AllyReid_

In a shattered world ravaged by a virus worse than death itself, River thought she'd escaped her past-until the outbreak from Russia unleashes horrors that challenge everything she thought she knew about survival. Escaping the cult that raised her, River is thrust into a new fight, where the infected aren't just mindless undead, but something far more dangerous. Teaming up with Kat, Frieda, and a group of battle-hardened survivors, River faces endless dangers: both monstrous creatures and the people willing to sacrifice anything to control the chaos. As River grapples with her haunting past and the brutal present, she's forced to confront the monsters within-both in herself and the world around her. But amid the chaos, she finds an unexpected source of strength and love in Malik, a friend who helps her rediscover trust and a reason to fight while learning to love. In a place where alliances are fragile and survival is a daily struggle, River must decide if humanity is worth saving or if she's become something else entirely. A harrowing story of survival, loyalty, love, and the fight for redemption in a world where every choice could be the last.

Stay Alive! by meowziah

The world had never seen such chaos. It started subtly, whispers of a new virus spreading in distant corners of the globe. At first, it seemed like just another outbreak, contained by the swift response of medical teams and governments. But then, it mutated. What began as a simple infection quickly spiraled into an unstoppable pandemic, turning friends, family, and neighbors into mindless, ravenous creatures. As cities fell into darkness and society crumbled, the survivors were left to navigate a world teetering on the brink of extinction. Among them, a disparate group of individuals emerged, each with their own story of loss, survival, and hope. Little did they know that their paths would converge in the fight for humanity's future, as they faced not only the undead hordes but also the darkest aspects of human nature. In the midst of despair, a glimmer of resilience flickered-a determination to defy the odds and reclaim what was lost. But as the sun set on civilization, casting long shadows over a world forever changed, the question remained: would they emerge victorious, or would they become just another footnote in the annals of history?

The Next Pandemic by therealraymundtamayo

Olongapo City was alive and bustling-until it wasn't. When an unknown infection spreads like wildfire, turning people into fast, relentless killers, the Ramirez family is caught in the chaos. Ric, an ex-military security consultant, has spent his life preparing for worst-case scenarios. But nothing could have prepared him for this. Cat, a trauma nurse, barely escapes a nightmarish shift at the hospital where patients turn violent and inhuman before her eyes. Sam, a college student, is forced to run for her life when the outbreak hits her campus, the hallways becoming a feeding ground. Teo stays at home waiting for his mom, dad, and big sister. As society collapses around them, their only hope is to make it home to Gordon Heights-to their family. But with streets overrun, the city burning, and no help coming, survival means making brutal choices. The world they knew is gone. Now, it's just family, survival, and the fight to see another day. Perfect for fans of Train to Busan, The Last of Us, and World War Z, The Next Pandemic is a gripping survival thriller that will keep you on edge until the very last page. [This is Book 3 of the Dark Waters Universe.]

Neon Survivor: Chronicles of the Undead Metropolis by Snowbunny-Rose

In a future world where technology has advanced beyond imagination, Rose, a young mother living in the bustling metropolis, awakens to a nightmare as an apocalyptic virus sweeps across the land. The once utopian society, controlled by a powerful government that had created super cyborg soldiers to maintain order, now descends into chaos as the plague spreads rapidly, leaving devastation in its wake. Initially, the government implements measures to contain the virus, including implanting a chip in all citizens to prevent further spread. However, as more people fall ill and mysteriously disappear, rumors begin to circulate about the true nature of the government's actions. As Rose struggles to protect her family from the looming threat of the virus, she uncovers the horrifying truth behind the disappearances. The government has been secretly transporting the infected to isolated facilities, conducting inhumane experiments on them in a desperate bid to find a cure. When the citizens rebel against the government's oppressive control, a violent uprising erupts, plunging the world into complete turmoil. As chaos reigns, the dead infected with the virus start to mutate into grotesque, techno-enhanced creatures with unimaginable powers, heralding the beginning of a new era - the Techno-Apocalypse Rose must navigate this treacherous landscape, fighting for survival against both the government and the twisted creatures that now roam the streets. Along the way, she forms alliances with other survivors, each with their own demons to battle. As she uncovers the dark secrets hidden within the heart of the government, Rose realizes that the only way to save humanity from total annihilation is to confront the source of the virus itself. In a final showdown against the malevolent forces that seek to control the fate of mankind, Rose must harness her inner strength and courage to confront the ultimate evil and bring about a new dawn in this ravaged world.

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 Dead and the Restless (Completed with undergoing editing) by A_Story_Spoken

When you are infected with the virus, there are four stages. 1) Your fever will shoot up and everything will become intensified on a maximum level. You'll lose grip on what's reality and what's illusion. 2) You'll start to slowly fall down the rabbit hole, forgetting the past and everything and everyone that you knew. 3) You face your imminent death. 4) You wake up with a pressing hunger for the living. It's been seven months since the pandemic hit with this virus and the world has been ravaged and left to ruins. Society has crumbled to nothing and more than three fourths of the population have been infected with the mysterious virus that took the world by storm. The virus has turned anyone infected into crazed flesh-eating freaks, with decrepit skin and red puffy eyes. The only way to kill them is by obliterating the brain. Elise Alice Gordon, Lease for short, led a simple life until the virus hit. Seven months later she is just barely scraping by. She's done what she's had to do to survive, and in that process she has created demons that haunt her every time she closes her eyes. See, it hasn't been easy trying to live in a dead world. She's lost friends, family, and everything she's ever known. The only thing she hasn't lost is her humanity and her hope. But she's afraid she's starting to. Because in this new world, there's only her, the dead, and the restless. © 2012 by Ashtyn Mane. All rights reserved.

The We Have Fallen Chronicles by jesceeellis

Official spin-off of We Have Fallen. Enjoy:-) This story doesn't really revolve around lots of death and lots of zombies. More of just how much people will go through to survive. The story revolves around a group of people, brought together by random events in the fall of society. Laurie, a young girl going into her senior year, will have to face the new world, and all the horrible things that come with it.

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THE RISKS cover

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THE RISKS

"You can't tell me there isn't something here worth risking everything for." [New Adult Apocalyptic Romance] Summary: There are some things that you can't outrun. That becomes all the more obvious when the world is ending, when there's nothing left but the feral creatures that were once people, consumed now by a virus that's made them cannibalistic and ravenous. It might just be easier to end it all, but Claire still has one last thing to fight for. Her younger sister. And she intends to keep her safe, no matter the cost. So, with no other options and her sister in tow, Claire ventures out into the dangers of this new, unforgiving world in search of safety, security, and answers to some long burning questions. The first two things -along with some new, unexpected questions- she finds in an unlikely place: a stranger who she's become indebted to. She has a feeling he can help her answer all her questions, if she can allow herself to fully trust him. Trust, she thinks, is a fragile thing. Humanity, a construct. Love, a weakness. But these are the thoughts of a survivor, and she's beginning to wonder if surviving is all she wants. Maybe she wants to live.