Dead Until Dark

'What is my purpose?' He thought as he gazed at the carnage that surrounded him. With every step he takes countless perish, with every action countless mourn. Behind him legions so vast they cover the horizon beyond the horizon. His soldiers, servants, friends, children. 'That's right.' He remembered with a tinge of melancholy, 'This is my purpose.' Author's note: High fantasy setting, with a heavy emphasis on action, army tactics, political schemes and world building. No harem and very little romance.

What do you do when a group of intelligent zombies rules the world? Will humanity be able to survive, or will they be ruled by zombies? First Story focuses on a boy named Eights who is captured by Twelve intelligent zombies who rule the world. Will Eights escape?

Lucius, a sickly orphan, dies after the world was plunged into World War 3, and suddenly finds himself in the Middle Ages—summoned by the Heresy Cult as Lord Mors, the embodiment of death. In this Dark Age, humanity has not yet advanced in technology, but he soon discovers the strange and supernatural realities that were never recorded in history. Worst of all, as the new leader of the Heresy Cult, he must now become the enemy of the world and lead mankind out of the current era of chaos. This leads him down the path of atrocities and abominations… marking his grim existence as the Lord Of The Dead. Tags: Transmigration. Reincarnation. Historical Fantasy. Action. Adventure. Magic. Villain. WeaktoStrong. Overpowered. Romance. Dark. Superpowers. KingdomBuilding.

Lovers-To-Enemies-To-Lovers -Blind MMC Who would have guessed that the perfect "spoiled daughter" of the famous lawyer and the civil engineer would fall in love with her neighbor ... but not any man. A blind man to be more specific. A blind mysterious man that has plenty of dangerous secrets hidden behind him. Secrets that could make two lovers who are deeply in love turn into enemies. Book contain: MafiaxLawyer word count: 150k-200k

As a struggling, broke, orphaned college student, Olivia Amorth needs every penny she can get. So when she finds a job as a grave cleaner and companion for the dead at the local cemetery that pays enough for a month’s rent in just one night, she jumps at the chance—along with her best friend, Mia. On their first night as grave cleaners, Olivia and her best friend Mia encounter a mysterious figure sitting atop a gravestone, looking at them hauntingly. As they delve into a realm of restless spirits, they must face dark forces that threaten the balance between the living and the dead, aided by the cursed Cain. Companion for the Dead is a chilling exploration of bravery, connection, and the search for one’s true identity in a supernatural world

Bronze WINNER of WPC#322: Male Lead: Zombie Invasion Takemi Kazuichi might very well be the luckiest and unluckiest person in the world. He was an orphan, and he was severely bullied in school. Because of that, he became a hikikomori, a shut-in. When he turned sixteen, he was adopted by a rich couple who loved him as if he was their own son. Unfortunately, they died in a plane crash, and Kazuichi never overcame his bad habits of being a shut-in, largely because of his preying relatives. Fast forward to four years later, Takemi Kazuichi still stayed in the house left by his late parents. He never bothered going to work or going out to socialize with people. For the lack of a better term, he was a rich hikikomori. He never even bothered to check the news or log in on any social media. All he did was live his life in solitude, devoid of any human interaction. One day, as he came out of the shower, he heard a strange thumping sound by the doorway. "That's weird, I didn't order any delivery today." He told himself before absent-mindedly opening the door. And what stared back didn't resemble a human at all. It was a zombie— or so that's what the first thing that came into Kazuichi's mind. Unbeknownst to him, the world had drastically changed, and he was the last one to know.

A serene night is shattered by a deadly virus outbreak, transforming the living into monstrous creatures. Celine, a young girl, finds herself thrust into a terrifying world alongside her younger brother, Avery. As they navigate this nightmarish landscape, they encounter Shilo, a former classmate, and together they forge a bond to survive. Their desperate search for safety leads them to Havenshire, a city walled by water rumored to be a sanctuary. However, they soon discover a darker truth: Havenshire is a corrupt haven, controlled by a tyrannical leader who sympathizes with the infected and believes they will be cured. Determined to reclaim Havenshire and create a true sanctuary for survivors, Celine, Shilo, Avery, and a new unlikely ally, Jacob, join forces with a charismatic leader named Sam and his resourceful crew. Together, they devise a daring plan to overthrow the corrupt Governor George and establish a real sanctuary for survivors of the virus. As they face overwhelming odds and confront the horrors within and without the walls of Havenshire, Celine must summon her inner strength and courage to not only lead the ones she's come to care for in the fight for safety, but also fight the battle that rages quietly within her. Because Celine has found love among the dead, but the question is; who will she choose?

At the heart of a wish lies an attempt at completion, a human desire to become our true and final selves. Wishes are fuelled by regrets and are bound eternally to the past, serving as approximations of what once was. We all experience regret and nostalgia, leading us to make wishes and find despair, but can we become our true selves despite this all? That's where the story of a girl who struggles to control her desires begins... Two souls sharing the same body and memory are living in Kyoto 2031. Tang-Ji Shizukesa, a girl who's grown up in her previous life with a hardcore passion for gaming, is now a bookworm in her new life who has no interest in video games. Along with her, Kazami and Hoyeon, the three childhood friends who separated 7 years ago due to an accident, have now been reunited again in a VRMMORPG game known as Dusk Protocol. The game has a unique combat system known as "Leere," a physical manifestation of an individual soul that can be conjured into deadly weapons. As Tang-Ji navigates this virtual world, she confronts the echoes of her past and the dissonance between her former self and her present identity. How will she cope with the rediscovery of a life she thought she left behind? How will Kazami and Hoyeon react to the new Tang-Ji? In a world where reality is malleable and death is just a click of a button away, the boundaries between past and present blur, forcing everyone to grapple with the truth of who they truly are. Disclaimer: This novel contains explicit language, violence, racism, and sexual scenes. There are also scenes that deal with various traumas, from physical to emotional to mental. (THE CHARACTERS’ CIRCUMSTANCES , TRAITS, AND BELIEFS IN THIS NOVEL ARE ALL BASED ON A TRUE STORY.)

Lady Achilleia is known as the poisonous flower in Aeolus Empire, the mad dog of house Del Sulvanti, the villainess of a webnovel called “Flesh of Desires” where she died from an incurable disease before her crimes was seen to light. Now that I've recalled it, I have to find a way to ruin the plot of the novel! Keira thought to herself, the woman possessing the body of Lady Achilleia determined to take a different route from the original novel...

War was declared on Mars 3rd 1789 AE between the Dawnish Empire, and the Passage against the southern alliance which comprised of Gelton, The Overland Republics, The Zultanite of the Anisids, and the petty kingdoms of Trent and Ashfall. This war would rage the Insulas for five years. And this is the tumultuous time when Luca was coming of age. Luca was Born in the Southern March of the Dawnish Empire. He was sixteen when the war broke out with his southern neighbors across the Insula Sea. He excitedly joined the famed Legionnaires. Luca soon will find that war is not what it is said to be. He is joined by his hometown friends. All excited to find the grand adventure that would await them across the sea. He would find no adventure, only nightmares as the nature of this new kind of war became evident when the shells started dropping.

Fang of the frost, Fang of the dead, leader of magistos, keeper of peace, mage of truth. All Names He Earned. When his previous life ended, He made a vow to a certain god: KEEP THEM SAFE. Now, his new life is dedicated to one and only one thing: Pursuit of peace, no matter the costs. And so, he got what he wanted. An opportunity to choose his fate, and to make sure others like him will stay protected. you can expect a smart MC, no Chinese bullshit, no harem, no condescending attitude. just a smart kid with the intention to survive and progress in strength as fast as possible.

Adam smith once a big fan of highschool of the dead (HOTD) died from a heartstroke and reincarnated into the world he knows lucky it only sent him a few days before the outbreak begins he must prepare to organize to survive the apocalypse how will he survive?

"But this feels real," She whispered. Curiosity got the best of her as she went around the coffin, luckily, it wasn't locked. She took a deep breath before pulling it open. "Jesus Christ!" Rose exclaimed, putting her hand over her chest as she breathed hard. She stood frozen beside the coffin, staring at a young man with the most beautiful face she'd ever seen, lying still and comfortably inside the coffin. Was he dead? He looked so pale like he was dead and yet so beautiful to be called dead. Talk about gothic beauty. Rose knew she should be running for her life at that moment, but she felt something drawing her closer to the man in the coffin, she flashed her light closer to his face as she reached her hand down and placed it right under his nose to check if he was still breathing. No air, his nose bridge was cold as ice too. Rose was still busy staring at the man's face when she felt something very icy touch her arm, she felt her heart drop to her stomach as she slowly turned her head to look at her arm, that's when she saw the white, slim, masculine fingers wrapped tightly around her wrist. Her soul left her and her heart completely stopped beating, before starting to beat like a parade band in her chest. "Hail fucking Mary!" Rose whispered in a frightened tone, her lips quivered and her eyes widened unnaturally. She felt her legs become paralyzed from fear and unable to move or run. She dared to fearfully turn around and look at the man's face again, just to find his blood-colored eyes, staring icily at her. She was about to scream when the young man suddenly pulled her into his coffin with incredible speed, and the last thing she remembered was feeling how cold his body was before she felt an unnatural sleep overtake her. *** Rose Thiago was an ordinary human girl who loved reading dark fantasies but never believed in them. She suddenly gets warned by her best friend never to read those kinds of books again if she doesn't want to make herself visible to the dark creatures or evoke their world to herself, but she calls her bluff and reads them over and over again. On a field trip, Rose suddenly finds herself falling into an endless hole, and when she finally meets the solid ground, she discovers that it is no longer familiar ground. She gravely realized that just as her friend said, she'd finally drawn the dark world to herself. She somehow manages to bump herself into a beautiful man lying inside a coffin and dared to touch him just for the dead man to suddenly hold her hands and disappeared with her. In that moment, she came to believe that magical creatures did exist. And she was about to discover that she had the blood of the sun. Two thousand years ago, to survive a dreadful poison, The prince of the dark world, Cassius Levi, sought refuge in his healing grave, only to awaken when the right time for his revenge came. What he didn't expect was to be forcefully awakened by an undeserving mortal.

Every 10 years 15 students are chosen to play several deadly games for the amusement of vile, destructive and deadly forces. Failure to do so was situation worse than death, some were dismembered body part to part, some were eaten alive, or boiled or worse fried. No one has escaped the death game and to prevent the circle from repeating every 10 years the chosen students must complete 15 terrifying steps with malicious consequences and prices that either take you to the next step or kill you. Meanwhile Alexander a class nerd and a victim of several bullying got entangled in a bigger mess, being hated and despised wasn't enough he was publicly humiliated by half of his classmates. But fate has another plan for him hearing of the final gathering of the seniors of Sunshine international school he eagerly decided to join but it became his doom. Creatures beyond human comprehension, twisted and deformed appeared from the shadows and 15 students were taken forcefully. Those that were not chosen were brutally killed leaving the chosen ones to a fate worse than death.....

Life will eventually come to an end. This is a truth born from the laws of entropy. But the life of 'Humanity' will not come to an end from something so boring as the universe's heat death. But what would happen if this was no more than a simulation, not a digital, or even psychedelic hallucination. What if it was the result of something's curiosity about sentient life and the conditions that invoke it's creation? If it was interested about the possibility of life in the complete absence of something that it possessed in abundance? What if we have been working with a universe that is incomplete, missing an important element or piece that augments and sustains life in perpetuity? What if, in spite of this entity's power, it is unable to save us from a quick and painful end borne of our own progress, but which we could have never seen coming. What would happen to a humanity reduced to but two individuals if they were thrust into an ancient intergalactic society, constantly warring with itself over such minor inconveniences as spilled milk? Groomed from a young age to perform this task without his knowledge or his permission, our protagonist must figure out how to safeguard the future, and he has an idea as to how.

A town is invaded by 3 U.S. Army Colonel's. They learn that in life, there are, and are not, dead end's. A novel for all ages, male/female oriented, no orientation required. 3 Col.'s attack a town, a standard western story, action/thriller. Hello if you read this please contact me at cmccarthycool@gmail.com because this book is not ready to be released actually. We did not expect a word count limit so we have to re-edit this book, so by contacting me, we can update you on this books progress. We also want to ensure you have the highest quality experience and so we want to ask for a content editor. Can you spend a few hours for us splitting our works up chapter by chapter? We might be able to pay for this but we want fans first, as that'd be very nice of you. We want to pay you, so we can probably set something up, but we don't want to step on IS/WN's TOS, so we don't know if that's kosher. Please advise as we study as this content platform is new to us! Also, if you want to collaborate, please send us an email as well! We've read a lot of stories here and want to collab with authors!

[WARNING: Gorey content] Waking up in the middle of a zombie apocalypse is bad. Not knowing where she is or how she got there is even worse. Not knowing who she is takes the cake. When Zero comes to Serenity's rescue, she struggles to understand the situation the world is in. Not to mention she suspects he's hiding a lot more than he lets on. Cover is owned by me and created by JV Arts

In the vast world of Erosia, House Leandis rules supreme. General Balian commands their great army, over one hundred thousand strong. Balian is one of the greatest warriors the world has ever seen, yet he doesn't understand his place in the world. Valia is the leader of a small band of Raiders, who pillage cities to survive. With the help of her companions, she seeks revenge on House Leandis for the death of the man she loved. Sir Lucan trained his whole life to join the world's biggest army. After heroically protecting his king from an enemy, he was promoted to right-hand bodyguard. Unbeknownst to the world, a much larger threat rises from below....

I was doing well before my birthday started when I suddenly fainted and lost consciousness for days and during that time, I realized something funny. I transmigrated into the body of the dead heroine! Of all the characters I could possess why does it have to be the unlucky heroine?! To top it all, she even signed up for her demise at a young age. "glad you woke up, Wren. You made us worry." Caesar the unpredictable brother of mine hugged me and let out a relieving sigh while I was planning my survival here. God hates me somehow. I should be celebrating because I finally experienced transmigrating into a book I know, but I can't! "Fainting in the middle of the banquet is unsightly." if I can wish for a new father, someone please grant it immediately. I possessed the body of the heroine... But... DAMN IT! If I will be transmigrated in a book, please I will be glad if I become the extra or side character as long as it will guarantee that I will live long! "I hate girls like you. I still remember the way you ordered me around to marry you." He's looking at me like he will kill me if I don't go away. Unfortunately, that happened before I had known that he's going to be the one who killed me. The heroine will die at the hands of the Male lead, her betrothed. I know this is unusual. A heroine dying at the hands of the male lead... this is... haah. Nothing will change even if I whine here since I am the Protagonist. I did everything I could to turn everything the way I wanted and it did. Except there's one problem after another. I found out that something changed about the male lead and not only him, everyone around me is acting different which makes it more annoying! I think I changed everything so much that it became annoying.

Eras Ealdhelm always dreamed of joining the magic-knights, but his commoner upbringing and lack of talent led to the attempted destruction of his dream by the world around him. However, one day he stumbles upon a great source of power, but a responsibility to save the world had now fallen on his shoulders.

30-year old Ginger Cadette faked her death to get closer and revenge on her enemies — Charlie and Charlotte. Ginger was devasted after her fiancé, Charlie, left her during her darkest days. She was battling brain cancer she didn't know that she had for a year and was given only 4 months left to live. During her fight, the Bar & Life bar she owns goes bankrupt when her irresponsible and incompetent twin takes over, and she loses money and the friends she thought were real. Two months after Charlie left Ginger, a miracle happened and she was cancer-free. She tried to see Charlie talk to him because she still loved him but then, she found out that two months ago, Charlie married Charlotte, the heiress of her rival bar who's pregnant with Charlie's child. If things couldn't get any worse, Charlotte bought Ginger's business and lost everything.So Ginger faked her death, and her identity and put on a disguise to apply as Charlotte's Secretary so she could get closer to the two and wreck them as much as they wrecked her.

In a world where social rank is measured by the quantity and rarity of his marks, Keith Lacrontte, the prince in a northern kingdom, receives as his only mark one that has never been seen before and of which there is no record. His father, the Lacrontte king, decides it would be best to kill him and take another child who is more likely to be powerful to usurp his position. Without knowing how, Keith survives certain death and soon discovers that his mark is not only unknown, but also very powerful, so he sets out to flee the kingdom and train, so that when he returns, he can take revenge. of whom he planned the murder of him.

In a universe on the edge of collapse, where everybody's last hope flickers like a dying flame, a chance encounter changes everything for sixteen-year-old protagonist, Kenzo. after being hit by a truck while trying to save a girl, kenzo's life hangs by a thread, his dreams of a future slipping away. But fate has other plans when an enigmatic alien entity intervenes, offering not just salvation, but a bond that will reshape the very fabric of his existence.

In a world where shadows hold ancient secrets, young Sam Carter’s life changes forever when he stumbles upon the mysterious Shade Society. As he dives deeper into this dark world, Sam discovers a power within himself that is as dangerous as it is extraordinary—a power linked to an ancient demon that could either be his greatest ally or his undoing. With his Arcon, Valkor, at his side, Sam must navigate treacherous alliances and face enemies who will stop at nothing to control him. The line between friend and foe blurs as Sam’s journey leads him into battles that could decide the fate of entire realms. But as he gets closer to the truth, he must ask himself—can he trust the power within him, or will it consume him? Red Dead is a gripping fantasy adventure filled with dark magic, epic battles, and a hero’s journey that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

"Speaking of knowing things…" Kyle said slowly, "You still haven't given me a chance to tell my story." "I know," said Andrea. "I was having too much fun speculating. Finding you like this is a gift, and I don't want to tear the wrapping off all at once. ‘Building up the anticipation makes it better.’" Kyle blinked again, then gave a quiet snort of recognition at his own words being thrown back at him. "So what is your speculation?" Kyle asked. "Oh I don't know, probably something utterly disappointing. Did they pick you up for speeding on the way to the farmers market? I guess that wouldn't explain the uh…" she gestured at his injury again. "It wouldn't explain that now, would it. Oh, I know! You got into a fight over the last piece of bluefin!" Kyle just shook his head slightly. "No? I guess it's too much to hope you did something really exciting like rob a bank—You're not secretly a cat burglar are you, Kyle? Lose your balance breaking into an art gallery? No…?" Kyle looked unamused. "Very funny, Chuckles, would you mind taking this a little more seriously?" "Of course," said Andrea. "Very serious for a lawyer to have been arrested. You could be disciplined. Disbarred! Why, we might not see each other in court anymore. Wouldn't that be a shame." "Wouldn't it though," replied Kyle. "So that's the kind of guy you think I am? Stealing fine art and fighting in fish markets?” Andrea pondered some more. "I know!" she exclaimed. "Did you get into a fight with someone's boyfriend? Did it turn out that you were your young lady's bit on the side, and you ended up having a domestic dispute?" Kyle winced. "Is that it?!" Andrea had been teasing, but it seems like she had touched a nerve. To whatever degree Kyle had seemed like he'd been playing along, even as worn down as he was, that last remark had left him deflated. Kyle hung his head. "It wasn't like that…" "Oh sure, like you haven't been collecting notches on your bedposts." "I'M not like that." "You're not? That's not what your reputation says, out there collecting numbers and breaking hearts. I heard that you were a real ladykil–" "Andrea! I'm not–" Kyle shouted, grabbing her hands. His hands were strong, and his grip so tight it almost hurt. His expression so intense, frustrated and hurt and… scared? Andrea knew she had been twisting the knife a little into something that bothered him, but what had caused this reaction? It was only for a moment, then Kyle seemed to catch himself and let go. He slumped back in his chair and slid his shackled hands back below the table. Andrea leaned back as well, adding to the distance, and folded her arms, no longer smiling. She glanced at the duress button out of the corner of her eye. If Kyle had kept holding her as tightly as he had been, she wouldn't have even been able to reach it. "I think we're ready for storytime now," she said seriously. “I think you had better start at the punchline. What have you been charged with, Mr Wynn?" Kyle took a deep breath before he raised his head once more. "Murder, Ms Mason. First Degree Murder." *** Andrea Mason, a defense attorney who cares more about justice and protecting her clients than just winning cases. But the one man she hates to lose to is her rival, the arrogant prosecutor, Kyle Wynn. Kyle represents everything Andi hates about unscrupulous win-at-all-costs lawyers, and for years they have traded arguments in the courtroom and barbs in the hallways. Their paths cross again when they find themselves on a high-profile murder trial. As much as Andrea might despise Kyle, she can’t believe it when HE is charged with the horrific murder. But she is even more shocked when he asks for her to represent him at trial… *** #SLOWBURN #STRONGFL #CRIME #MURDER #FLIRTY #ROMANCE If you want to know what to expect, check the reviews! ฅ^-ﻌ•^ฅ Burrito says to join here: https://discord.gg/qr7eUnxT2F

"Chasing Moonlight" In a world where love and duty collide, Fiona Hart marries Marcus Delaney, believing in a fresh start. Yet, Marcus is haunted by the memory of his elusive first love, Isabella Thornton—the perfect ideal he can never quite let go. When Isabella returns, Marcus’s past threatens to shatter Fiona’s dreams. Abandoned by Marcus just as she faces the heartbreaking loss of one of their twins, Fiona rebuilds her life with their surviving child, Ella. Years later, a desperate mother’s plea for help reunites her with Marcus, now burdened with guilt and regret. As Marcus, Fiona, and Isabella navigate their intertwined lives, Marcus proposes an unexpected solution—marriage to both women. With Ella’s future at stake, they must confront their pasts and embrace a new, unconventional family dynamic. "Chasing Moonlight" is a passionate journey of love, forgiveness, and redemption, where past loves and second chances collide to forge a family bound by hope and resilience.

In a cruel world and with many difficulties, he was able to achieve his dream of entering Sanfort University. But who would have thought that fate would want something else for him and that's why his life path would undergo a big change. The path he had just started was destroyed by an unpredictable event. Unbeknownst to him, he was facing death, his body was being crushed under tremendous pressure, and blood was flowing from his emerald eyes, and that deadly energy broke all his bones and gave him a painful death, without being able to struggle for life. But his soul remained in this world due to anger and hatred. So he took a hard and scary way to find out the truth of his horrible death and find the killer and take revenge on him. Will it all end with finding the killer or are there more hidden things? He is accompanied by a creature called the Night King of the Dead to find the secrets of this world and sow the seeds of despair and misery in the hearts of his enemies. The cover is not mine. I took it from Pinterest.

Indigo Richeland woke up one morning and discovered his soul and body had separated. War mongers, demons, seals, spirits, psychics. Is there a way to prevent the world from collapsing?

Sasha Rostova, a young girl, who was later adopted by the Vasiliev family in Russia. But there was something she didn't knew about. In search of it, she was engulfed in a never ending darkness... Jason Evans, a top detective, even in the world. He is in search of a mass murderer, who no one knows that he is a murderer. A psycho who was roaming free in the world. Because of some personal issues in Jason's family, he had to resign his job, but he didn't stop his pursuit of the man. His curiosity was growing bigger day by day as he comes across many mysteries and the truth about that man. Now all there lies are betrayal, confusion and a monster who is not a monster... Guys I'm the author, Ad_Leeus. This is my first novel, so it's going to be a bit slow at pace but I promise it'll later keep it's track and get more interesting. It updates 7 chapters per week, or sometimes 14 chapters, unless I'm sick or my exams are near. I hope you'll like to read it. It's a mystery and tragedy based story with a bit of romance, so I'm sure you all are gonna love it once you read it and get to understanding about the story more. .... power stones and golden tickets are most appreciated. .... Check out my other novel 'Yuvan'.