Undead Stories

After escaping a stalled elevator into a zombie apocalypse, Emily must learn how to trust people again or risk losing everything in this terrifying world. ***** For Emily, every day of the last two years have been a blur. She keeps her head down, takes her college courses online, and only goes out to work at her mandatory internship. But all that changes on the day the office elevator breaks down, leaving her trapped when the screams begin. And when the doors finally open, revealing a dystopian world ruined by bloody teeth and disease, Emily is launched into a terrifying run for her life, caught between the strangers she's not sure she can trust and the man-eating monsters that hunger for her flesh. Now she must learn not only how to survive in this new and dangerous world, but also how to overcome her own inner demons before they cost her something more precious than her life. [[Wattys' Shortlist]] [[Promoted by AMC]] Content and/or Trigger Warning: The story contains some gore, violence, strong language, and dark themes. [[word count: 100,000-150,000 words]]

Geoff and Naomi are dead, and they're depressed, but when Geoff's cat Bernie dies as well, they embark on a wild journey to find it in the underworld. ***** When Geoff dies, alongside his girlfriend Naomi, they end up sharing an apartment in the Underworld as skeletons. But after a few years, Geoff starts suffering a mid-death crisis. What's the purpose of going through the motions as a skeleton if you can't really live? Then he gets word that his cat, Bernie, just died and he can collect him and bring him home! Geoff and Naomi hurry to get Bernie only to discover that, due to a clerical error, their cat has been lost. With the hunt for Bernie giving new purpose to Geoff's un-life, he and Naomi begin a quest to get back their cat. Battling skeleton pirates, climbing the sky ladder and facing off against the villain who took Bernie, Geoff is determined to find his purpose - or die a second time trying! [[2018 Wattys Winner - The Originals]] [[word count: 30,000-40,000 words]]

In a world gripped by a second Great Depression, where poverty and conflict have torn society apart, Ariella struggles to survive in the midst of a devastating pandemic that has unleashed the undead-crawlers-upon the earth. Haunted by betrayal and heartbreak, Ariella flees her shattered past and stumbles upon a group of survivors hiding in the wreckage of civilization. But trust is a scarce commodity, and the group's wary leader, Jonah finds that Ariella's presence stirs something in him-an unease, a flicker of vulnerability he'd rather keep buried. Desperate to prove her worth and carve out a place in their fragile community, Ariella must navigate a labyrinth of suspicion and old wounds. As she battles the monsters beyond the cave walls-and the ones within her own heart-she finds herself at a crossroads: will she surrender to the darkness of her past, or fight to forge a new identity in the ruins of the world? In this tale of survival, love, and overcoming fears, Ariella's journey will test the boundaries of loyalty, trust, and the true meaning of family in a world where hope is as scarce as a beating heart.

I drowned, woke up in another world, got killed again by an arch-necromancer, and resurrected as half-zombie. I'm technically alive only because I'm magically bound to him. Now I'm stuck in a dark academy where bullying can be fatal, skeletons aren't in closets, but on payroll, students keep disappearing, and survival is very much optional. On the bright side, I've discovered a unique talent: the undead tend to fall in love with me. On the less bright side, an ancient lich wants to drag me into his world. Honestly, dying twice was the easy part. What to expect: - Humorous dark fantasy in an academy setting - Dark academia with Wednesday-like vibes - The heroine gradually discovers her hidden abilities - Slow-burn, subtle romance - complicated, awkward, and very intentional - A fake engagement / marriage of convenience (bad decisions made for good reasons) - Morally grey characters - Friendship, betrayal, jealousy, mystery and secrets

Five years after the world as she knew it ended, Shara has built a sanctuary in the heart of the jungle-a place untouched by the undead outside. Her solitude is shattered when she discovers a wounded stranger in the ruins of the city. Against her instincts, she brings him into her sanctuary, unsure if trust is possible. As the world presses in and danger lurks around every corner, they must navigate survival, healing, and a connection neither expected-one that could give hope to a dying world.

The virus spread fast. The collapse was faster. One moment, she had a life-a husband, a child, a future. The next, the world was drowning in blood and silence. Now, the streets belong to the infected, and trust is more dangerous than the dead. Alone and broken, she's forced to become someone she never thought she could be. But even in the ruins, hope finds a way. THE WALKING DEAD: Season 1To??? THE ONES WHO LIVE: ???

Peter only stepped out for a walk. The street was empty. Or at least, it should have been. Under flickering lights and blood-soaked rain, something waits- watching, smiling, and very much not alive.

N. the eerie, forlorn atmosphere of a place that's usually bustling with people but is now abandoned and quiet: A school hallway in the evening, an unlit office on a weekend, vacant fairgrounds. An emotional afterimage that makes it seem not just empty but hyper-empty, with a total population in the negative, who are so conspicuously absent they glow like neon signs. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was a day like many when the alarming radio messages of the town blared alive, advising all residence to barricade themselves in their house away from unknown danger. But no new directives were given. And food is lacking. -------------------------------------- I HAVE NO MONEY!!! Stop offering me to draw me comics of my stories, I cannot pay you, you know who you are... If you do, I WILL block you.

A Demon-King rules this Kingdom. At night, monstrous creatures hunt every soul. No walls can save you. No one can escape. Only the Cursed walks the dark roads - hunting what hunts everyone else.

THE BROKEN is a visceral survival thriller about the fragility of the walls we build and the desperate fight to protect what little sanctuary remains.

Maybe she was just driven to madness from this world, watching her family die in front of her, being ripped out of her dads arms, being alone for so long in this dead city, no one could quite be sure I've never written anything before so please give me advice and pointers!! -Zombie Apocalypse-

Twelve thousand years ago, before recorded history, the world stood on the edge of darkness. Stelord - a mysterious and powerful entity, neither human nor god - ruled over an empire built from fear, black magic, and controlled spirits. Kingdoms fell, hope vanished, and humanity lived under the shadow of an unstoppable force. But when the balance of existence was broken, a divine being known only as the Father of Gatha appeared to challenge him. Their battle shook the earth itself, tearing reality apart and giving birth to something far more terrifying than either of them imagined. From a fragment of darkness emerged Smile - an unknown entity that was neither alive nor dead. It disappeared... waiting. Sleeping. Growing. Now, thousands of years later, its awakening is near. As ancient secrets resurface and reality begins to fracture, humanity will face a horror older than civilization itself - a story of power, tragedy, and the thin line between life and death. Some evils are not created... they are awakened.

When the dead rise and the skies crack with thunder, Earth teeters on the edge of annihilation. In a last, desperate act to save humanity from the jaws of Ragnarok, Odin, Allfather of Asgard, doesn't summon gods - he chooses six unlikely heroes: high school cheerleaders. Gifted with divine Uzis forged in the heart of Yggdrasil and loaded with Valkyrie-blessed bullets of Valhalla, these fierce warriors are Earth's final defense against a horde of undead and the god-powered apocalypse itself. What began as pep rallies and football games becomes a full-throttle, undead-slaying war for the fate of the Nine Realms. High kicks. Higher body counts. The end is here - and it's wearing a miniskirt, wielding twin Uzis, and screaming a battle cry that echoes through the cosmos. This. Is. Ragnarok. Cheerleader Apocalypse.

Sixteen-year-old Grace Hill has spent her life following the black line at the bottom of the pool. Between early morning practices, state championships, and a growing friendship with three girls she met through swimming-Rika, Zoey, and Wrianna-her world is small, structured, and safe. Then the world ends. A fast-moving virus sweeps across the country in the summer of 2026, turning the infected into something faster and more terrifying than anything Grace has ever faced. The military holds longer than anyone expected, carving out walled safe zones in cities like Manhattan and San Francisco. But Fairport, New York, is on its own. Grace's training has prepared her for more than swim meets. Her endurance, her breath control, her ability to push through the burn-these are the things that keep her alive as she navigates the ruins of her hometown, searching for her family and for the three girls who became her anchors in a world that no longer exists. This is not a story about how the world ended. This is a story about four girls who refused to let it end them.

Chaos has erupted all over the world. Which New Zealand has got it the worst, poeple think it's a classic infection virus from the movies but little do they know. Well who ever is already left is that the virus is growing, developing and adapting everyday and night. Can Jackson escape this nightmare or will he meet a horrifying death to these monsters. This is the Dawning. They will never stop.

(Each chapter consist of original artworks and sketches) Chapter's revised/added illustration [19/22] ----------------------------------------------- Allyson Bluestone; a young woman that is determined to prove mysterious creatures that they exist and driven by a goal to get justice of her aunt's death, stumbled upon a hidden side of the world. Embarked with revelations, she found herself joining a secret organization, "The Dixinian Corps" - prioritizing to prevent casualties caused by non-human beings and a mysterious group called "Phantoms". She and her friends struggles through the dispersion of problems while pendulum of fate persists. -----------------------------------------------

After the Third World War everything went downhill. Abandoned cities glowing in the night. Strange monsters coming out of nowhere. People disappearing and coming back months later insane. Plants overgrew cities quickly, and nature took back what was taken from it. Even a new disease threatened everyone's lives by bringing the undead to reality. All this was just the start. When the people demanded the government to get involved, they took the opportunity to put away the act and show what they really were. Snake people here to enslave us. Zack, a 9-year-old, abandoned by his family with nothing but the voices in his head and his prickly little friend, he is the next generation of humans in this broken age. Now he just needs to put all the pieces together and find a reason to help save humanity. *This story is now also available on Royal Road* *If you enjoy this story or know someone who will. Please consider sharing it, as i appreciate any feedback i can get* *Concept art can be found in another story*

While James is defending his village from an evil sorceress he is cursed to walk forever among the living dead, and to watch his beloved wife Hannah die over and over again for eternity. Only when her soul takes root in a witch named Gabrielle, do they see hope to break both their curses. When the time comes for their curse to be broken will he choose to remain a vampire or will he choose to become a human once again?

Arthur is a noble-born reincarnator searching for absolute immortality to avoid the terrifying fate he witnessed in the afterlife. Thanks to a failed spell designed by an unimaginative ancestor, he is able to glimpse a path leading toward immortality while laying the foundations to become the world's first necromancer. However, magic in the world of Nithe is as brutal and complex as the world itself. Although Arthur would like nothing more than to focus his efforts on advancing his goals, the circumstances of his birth compel him to be an active participant in the world's happenings regardless of his desires. With death hanging around every corner, to attain absolute immortality, Arthur first needs to survive the cruel yet fantastical world he now inhabits.

BTS X GOT7 zombie AU + reader insert As the clock strikes twelve and the countdown finishes, the year 2034 enters, so as a sudden phenomenal breakout that soon causes death to millions of people-a zombie apocalypse. Little did seven certain people know that they're still alive, and they're determined to find out why they were able to survive. STARTED | 05-02-19 ENDED | 07-21-20