Less Than Dead A Bug Man

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?

'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 and blot out the heavens. 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.

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.

Eli a detective after investigating a strange case discovers, The existence of creatures he never believed were real. He also gets answers about himself, as he alwaya knew he was never normal. Sabine a rich,wealthy vampire agrees to help Eli stop a psychotic old powerful vampire. Aswell as a hellbane werewolf.

Amelia Dubois, a cunning gallery owner deep in Paris, with a secret past full of longing, is caught in a tangle of intrigue and love. Her life is irrevocably changed following a sensational art exhibition, during which the revelation of a strange letter followed by bizarre occurrences leads her to the underbelly of her deceased father's clouded past. Rafael, a charismatic stranger with his own baggage, and Pascal, her loyal but mysterious friend. Amid whispered warnings, threatening phone calls, and a mysterious figure who seems to know more than he reveals, Amelia’s life spirals into a thrilling blend of danger and desire. Torn between love, faith, and life, Amelia walks a dangerous road of deceit, ambition, and hidden facts. She will find/not find the outcome she is looking for, but will the shadows fall on her and her loved ones? An epic tale of passion, of risk and of never ending intrigue, this novel is a rollercoaster ride through art, into love, and through the quest of unearthing buried truths.

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.....

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In a world where Shadows are hunted like monsters, Kato Hamura is forced to live as one after a mysterious transformation. Hunted by both Lighters and humans, Kato fights to survive while uncovering dark secrets that could change everything. With the support of his few trusted allies, he must navigate a world of hatred and fear to protect those he loves and discover who he truly is. But when faced with impossible choices, how far will Kato go to ensure a future where Shadows and humans can coexist? "Shadow Bug" – A battle for survival, redemption, and the truth beneath the surface and a thrilling story of friendship, and the fight against prejudice.

All his life, Shane Fletcher has been confined to the walls of his tiny village. All his life, he has wondered if there was more? When an unruly bunch of kids get put under the tutelage of an ex war criminal, what's the worst that could happen? All out war? A revolution against the terrible, vile Arxians? Or maybe freedom, freedom from the iron clutches of endless war.

Mutants, are people who have awakened their dormant genes which allows them to access their unique abilities, out of fear for these mutants humanity locked most of them in an underground environment called the umbra. We follow clyde wilson, a citizen of the umbra whose life has been turned upside down after taking up a secret traditional mantle within his family.

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.

Have you ever wondered what will happen when you die? Or what dieing means? My body may die but my spirit will live on. That is what happens in this world of sword and magic where there are no bounds between live and death. Story will be about four spirits. The fleeing and two hunting ones. Trying to find out their reason for existng.

In a world filled with flesh mutations, darkness, and an eternal mist, the line between steampunk technology and arcane magic is blurred. Outside the city, monstrous beings roam, and light struggles to break through the thick fog. The boundaries between science and biology have dissolved, with horrifying experiments twisting human bodies into grotesque forms. Survivors must face both mutated creatures and insane minds, navigating a world corrupted by decay and despair. In this ruined world, hope seems like a distant dream, and survival is a grim, constant battle.

I was named king; I was born to rule. Tyrannical, cruel and selfish, I was condemned to die. I was born anew, yet under my own rule. How can i survive my own ruling? I was damned dead....

from best friends to lovers, she fell first... he fell harder

AI has been used for better grammar

A story about an betrayed master , who doesn't use qi , the basic form of energy in the murim . Vowed to get revenge and conquer the world and a story of an rising star against the master......

When two young boys explore a cave one discovered something that would change his life forever. A journal, so old it's amazing it hasn't turned to dust. Inside it tells a story, the story of a dead man. (Hey all this is Dead writing, I haven't had a lot of time to edit the chapters so be wary of the quality. non the less I hope you enjoy this novel)

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

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?

“You're mine for the next six months," his cold voice sliced through the tension, sending a shiver down her spine. Summers locked eyes with him, his deep blue gaze both captivating and intimidating. She wanted to refuse, to escape, but fear held her back, and the weight of her cousin's demands pressed down on her. As his hand gripped hers with a mix of force and threat, the lines between duty and desire began to blur. She pressed her lips into a thin line, shutting her eyes tightly. "Yes, I'll be with you," she whispered, her voice barely audible. Slowly opening her eyes, she saw the devilish smirk playing on his lips.

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.

'Chase' a indie game developer who self publish a extremely hated and hard game know as 'deaths door' with him finally being happy that the story that he work so hard for stopping himself not to sell he's game to company trying to buy it from him. finally after almost a decade of this game getting it's final update someone beat the game by the player name of 'Achilles' with this the game will get even more popular and people will believe me that this game is beatable i have to nerf the bosses they say. WHY WOULD I DO THAT?! IT TAKES THAT FUN OUT YOU $#&€. Now I'll just put an in-game notification of the game being beaten. *Click huh? where am i?

"I survived?" The man thought as he got up to find himself in an unfamiliar place. __ Kou , a former office worker decided to end his own life the night after deciding that it would be better off for him to leave this world. However, to his surprise something else that he would never thought of happens instead. Waking up to find himself in a place that looks like regular people could never afford , not even the number one person in the country could . Finding himself in a body of a charming man, he wondered why he isn't dead yet . something... something is preventing him from dying! What could it be? fate..? no way! fate is harsh enough to him in his previous life. There is no way fate would willingly revive him in another world ...? timeline? what is this place? _ [ pure action fantasy]

He then moved his hands beneath my dress and ripped it apart. I gasped. ''.....You are perfect....'' He whispered, hoarse, unclear. ''Damian'' I hushed. I leaned in closer, deeper into his chest. He stood still behind me caressing the heat on my skin. Fingers grazing my bare stomach, up the ample of my breasts. Circling seductively around them, rubbing slowly on the hardened tips............ ''I'm going to make you scream tonight...'' #### Sky thought she had a perfect life until one night when her innocence was ripped away by someone she trusted the most. The table turned and her life became Darker Than Black!