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]]

Xiao Hanzi, a 25-year-old, who died of not being able to sleep for 3 days reading a novel called "Loving You Again" in Apocalypse Theme Setting, because a certain cannon fodder has the same name with him. That cannon fodder is making him frustrated. Xiao Hanzi in the book was very unfortunate, having a blood-sucking and cheating lover. He's so stupid and this loyal dog was loyal to the wrong target, who just used him and made him a substitute for his White Moonlight because they have similar traits. Unfortunately, in the end Xiao Hanzi in the book was betrayed and Died miserably. Xioa Hanzi snapped, coughed a mouthful of blood "for real" and then died just like that. But don't worry, our Xiao Hanzi didn't die totally, he got Transmigrated to the book and became that cannon fodder who shares the same name as him. What!? I transmigrated and become that cannon fodder in the book!? No way, author, I refuse!! But in the end, our Xiao Hanzi has no choice but to go along with it. Huh! Go along with it!? Yeah right (evil smile) Then let's follow our comrade Xiao Hanzi on his journey; fighting zombies, collecting supplies, scheming the Scum Main Characters and getting a dumpling (cough "lover") along the way and reaching the pinnacle of life. A Certain Dumpling: "....yeah right" This is an original novel I created for fun but with heart and dedication. What began as a passion project is now a story I'm excited to share. I hope you enjoy every moment!

[The Official English Translation of 'Necromancer Academy and the Genius Summoner' ('네크로맨서 학교의 소환천재') is Here!] A hundred years after the brutal war between Necromancers and Priests, the world enjoys an uneasy peace. But everything changes when a boy inherits his father's legendary undead army and enrolls at Kizen, the most prestigious necromancer academy in the world. He sends shockwaves through the magical world with a single question: "Am I just unique, or actually talented?" He's not just gifted. He's a cheat-level summoner with infinite potential, the kind of anomaly the research community never saw coming. Professors are desperate to take him on as a disciple, kingdoms are racing to recruit him, and all the while, he's innocently asking, "Professor, when can I summon a Lich?" A new force has emerged, and one thing is clear: a genius like no other is about to rewrite the rules of necromancy. *** Weekly updates on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. *** Text copyright © Volley/KWBOOKS Illustration copyright © SIK First published in Korean by KWBOOKS English translation copyright © INFINICTION Translator: StaceySRK /INFINICTION All rights reserved.

Novel Summary "If he's being badass, I'm gonna plant my own crops. If he messes with me, he will not live past next year." Homebody Zhao Hai brought 'QQ Farm' along in his traversal to another world and resided within the body of a fallen noble. His fief was a black land which nothing could be planted, and more importantly, he even had a peerlessly powerful fiancee, who was actually the successor of a duchy and future Grand Duchess! Even more importantly, he is a magical and martial cripple who could not learn magic and martial arts. His crippling was very thorough. "I can't learn magic, but I have the farm. You dare attack me? I'll release bugs to eat up your rations and crops, and put pesticides and weed agents into your water sources to make your lands grow weeds. See if you dare to attack me. What? You wanna hire killers to assassinate me? Hehehe. I'll hide inside the little house in my farm and see how you can attack me. When you leave, I'm gonna terminate your country's crop productions, and then all of your people will revolt. See if you dare to kill me." Watch how this somewhat black hearted hobo uses his QQ Farm in the world of swords and magic to become a globally known nightmarish existence. "Disclaimer: This story is not mine. It is a machine translation of a work originally created by Ming Yu entitled 带着农场混异界 in Chinese. I do not claim any rights to this story and am sharing it for offline purposes only. If the original author or any rightful party requests its removal, I will comply promptly."

She killed the man who made her life a living hell. It was supposed to be a union built on power and wealth. Their marriage was arranged, binding two powerful families together. But for Valeria, it was a prison. Trapped in a loveless marriage to the cruel and dangerous Rhysander, she endured years of abuse and torment. He owned her completely, treating her not as a wife, but as his property. Until one night, she finally snapped. She ended his life with her own hands and buried him deep in the ground, believing that death would finally set her free from the vows she never wanted. She was wrong. Death was never the end. It was only the start. Three days later, Rhysander walks back into their home. alive, breathing, and looking exactly as he did before. But the man who returns is not the same one she killed. He remembers the pain. He remembers the blade. He remembers being buried in the cold, dark earth. And instead of hating her for it... he is obsessed. Now, he is something more than human. Something darker, colder, and infinitely more dangerous. He feels no pain, knows no fear, and his love has twisted into something monstrous and beautiful. "You took my life, Valeria," he whispers, his skin ice cold against hers. "So now, you own what's left of it." Trapped in a nightmare she created, Valeria must live with the monster she brought back. He will protect her, possess her, and destroy anyone who stands in their way. Because vows were made, and promises were sealed in blood. Till death do us part? No. Even death cannot tear them apart.

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.

(っ҂° ཀ•)っ⊹˚. A normal school day ends when the dead start walking. What began as a strange incident ends up becoming into a massive epidemic. No one is safe anymore, and the only thing that determines whether they survive is their will to stay alive. "Thank you for being the victim of my shallow emotions." Ivantill Hs Au :3

Wayne's heart racing, his breath caught in his throat, as the darkness closed in around him like a living entity. The memories of that fateful Christmas Eve still lingered, the terror etched into his mind like a scar. He had seen the unthinkable, the unspeakable, and it had left him shaken to his core. The sound of screams still echoed in his mind, the smell of blood and decay still clung to his nostrils. And then, there was the creature... its eyes, its fangs, its unholy presence. But it was not the creature that haunted him the most, it was the one who watched from the shadows, the one who waited patiently for her next victim, The one who knew he didn't commit the crime-but hunted him anyway , she was after him for a murder he didn't commit. 7 challenges he will face , seven mysterious strangers ,seven atrocities he will encounter, his first encounter will be his survival ... " Survival is just the beginning". By Teacruise aka Treasure.E.A #mydebutnovel #Paranormal #mystery

(It all started with a nightmare... or perhaps that was the truth.) Jack awakens to the echo of a sorrowful farewell in a shattered world, amidst mysterious entities. It wasn't just a vision; it was the spark that ignited his peaceful life into a series of terrifying hallucinations. With the arrival of Nora, the new student whose eyes hold secrets beyond her years, Jack realizes that their chance encounter was no accident. Nora not only possesses answers but also carries the harbinger of a catastrophe poised to tear apart the fabric of reality. Along with his jovial friend Max and the enigmatic Nora, Jack embarks on a frantic race to collect the ten Power Stones. But in a world where destinies are written in blood, Jack discovers too late that trying to stop the end might be the very path leading to it. Can you prevent the catastrophe... if you are the secret pulling its strings? - I am also publishing this story on Royal Road under the same username StinePale and the same story title.

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, enchanted roads - hunting what hunts everyone else.

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.

A classic story of someone dying and waking up in a video game/anime in place of the Protagonist. However, will game knowledge really hold up when such a game becomes a new reality? See how our protagonist tries to secure a future where he can enjoy his new nigh immortality and get a happy ending. Let's see how this new reality puts him at his wit's end! By the way. I've seen how people write the FF here with the whole Male Reader X SumCharacter/Franchise or just Female Reader plainly. I tried to write this as Male Reader with the whole (Y/N) and all that jazz but my brain kinda short-circuited (is that even a word?) and just decided to write this as a Novel. So I made it SI (Self Insert or mostly 1st POV) I don't own Code Vein. Please don't sue me!

For Centuries, the Necromancers ruled the world. With their dark magic, they controlled all five kingdoms. Until Nole - son of Howl of the necromancers turned against his father and allied with the rest of the free lands. They put an end to his tyranny, sealing forever the beginning of a new era-the 4th age of Dome. For years, peace dwelled within the kingdoms. The darkness though, in the Northern kingdom of Demeria was once again on their doorstep. And his name was Charon. The now free kingdoms would have to respond. Nineteen years have passed since the day Demeria fell. And Valerie, a girl far away in the South, where its land knew only peace would have to begin a journey she was not supposed to make. Or was she... "You do not forget who you are until you are finally dusked"

Reborn into a world drowning in blood and monsters, Johan should have been just another survivor. But the dead don't stay silent around him. As kingdoms fall and something far worse than beasts begins to stir, Johan finds himself standing between life and death-caught between a desire to be loved... and a power that pulls him somewhere darker. In a world where the living rejected him, what will he become when the dead begin to answer?

Eastbound from Danvers to St Salvador - passenger train ZEL240X is travelling along what was supposed to be a straight route. But the usual tracks are blocked, and the train is forced to reroute onto the Dead Arm, a stretch of long, winding, confusing, overgrown tracks strewn with wreckage that have claimed many a traveller. Overrun by the undead, alliances are tested to their limits. The fate of ZEL240X hangs by a thread, one that is slowly but surely snapping. © All Rights Reserved

Jamie a girl from London falls in love with this boy Austin and he falls off the top of their school because he tried to save Jamie from his toxic ex girlfriend so now Jamie is trying to find his soul deep in the forest.

I thought people were sane, until they weren't.

After reincarnating into this world, she happily spent her childhood, until she awakened and became a S class hunter, now she is dying due to mysterious reasons. Now what will she do? die quitely? or find another way to live? The cover is mine, do not reuse it, The story will follow things from Manwha, but it'll be referred to as a novel. If you want to see action or how she navigates the full story of solo leveling, sorry to you but this is not anything like that.

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: ???