The Apocalypse Begins with a Zombie Outbreak on Campus, and the Protagonist Is a Student 末世，丧尸在校园里爆发，主角是学生

1. 1 末 Doomsday: The Road to Survival Begins at School 末日：从校园开始求生之路 My Pen Broke牛笔坏了Sci-Fi & Apocalypse1.1M WordsOngoing [Apocalyptic campus chronicle] [Multiple heroines] [Talent plundering] [No saintly heroine] Global catastrophe struck, and the apocalypse arrived. The densely populated campus instantly became a living hell. Hordes of zombies swept through, slaughtering everyone, while survivors struggled to stay alive. Order collapsed, supplies ran short, and electronic devices stopped working. The evil in people’s hearts grew without limit, while the zombies continued to evolve. Lava zombies, corrosive zombies 38.7kReads6.8Score4.4kShelves

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   🔥Purely fitting, Highschool of the Dead, no idiocy, no saintly sentimentality, just pure action.

2. 2 丧 Zombies Run Amok: The Great Escape from the Women’s Dorm! 丧尸横行：女寝大逃亡！ Song Song's Tea淞淞的茶Sci-Fi & Apocalypse695k WordsCompleted [Apocalypse + zombies + no male lead + power fantasy + abilities + base] Monday, September 21. Sunny. Su Yu was still in class when her roommate hurriedly called her back to the dorm. There, she was told that a zombie outbreak would erupt around the world in just two hours, turning the entire campus into a living hell. Though skeptical, she stockpiled supplies, bought a car on the way, and got ready to flee at a moment’s notice... Early on, she hoards supplies and holes up in the dorm. In the m 2.8kReads7.9Score388Shelves

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   You all need to watch this! I stumbled upon this novel recommendation late at night and then started reading it. The plot is so engaging; I was so excited that I couldn't sleep all night, just kept listening and couldn't stop. I've even reread it many times since. It's a female-centric story, no romantic pairing, and it's super good. When I first read it, it only had a 7.2 Rating, but it's gone up a lot now.

3. 3 末 The Apocalypse Arrives: A Crisis in Campus Life 末日来临，校园日常危机 The Poem Says诗云Sci-Fi & Apocalypse446k WordsCompleted Ji Zai was an utterly ordinary college student. Then one day, she woke up to find the world outside had fallen apart. For some reason, the sky had grown dark, and her phone was flooded with text messages announcing the end of the world. Ji Zai read the messages: “...” Keep her head down! She had to keep her head down! As it happened, the classmates forced to remain on campus felt the same way. To stay alive, they quickly established the Campus Survival Slacker Alliance, or Ningmeng for short. Un 2.9kReads8.8Score375Shelves
4. 4 睡 I Slept In, Then the Campus Zombie Outbreak Began 睡过头后，校园丧尸爆发 Water-Dipped Rice水点饭Sci-Fi & Apocalypse721k WordsCompleted [Apocalypse + escape + zombies + wasteland + strong male and female leads] On the day of her exam, Mo Xiao overslept. She woke up after a nap in her dorm to find that all internet and communications had gone down. The messages in the class group chat had stopped two hours earlier. The once bustling campus had fallen into an eerie silence. Just then, a knock came from the door... [No System + no cultivation + character growth. The whole school flees together in the early stages; later, they defen 13.1kReads9.1Score1.4kShelves
5. 5 重 After Being Reborn, Room 806 Survives the Apocalypse by Stockpiling Supplies 重生后，806女寝靠囤货在末世 Mai Xiaoman麦小满Sci-Fi & Apocalypse609k WordsCompleted ❗(Reborn in the apocalypse, space, no zombies, somewhat ensemble-focused, male lead, multiple couples, pets) The apocalypse arrives, but the five women in Dorm 806 have yet to realize how serious the situation is. Only after their roommates die one by one before their eyes, and a blade is held to Cheng Zhi’s own neck, does she begin to regret it. Perhaps Heaven heard the resentment of Dorm 806. Not only are all five women reborn, they are also given a pocket dimension! Reborn two days before the 7kReads9.0Score910Shelves
6. 6 末 The Whole Dorm Transmigrates Into a Book in the Apocalypse! Are We All Cannon Fodder? No Way 末世全寝穿书！全员炮灰？不可能 Moon in a Can月亮罐头Sci-Fi & Apocalypse503k WordsCompleted The comic adaptation is now online [Apocalypse + transmigrate into a book + girl squad's comeback + dorm-room pocket dimension + taking down scumbags + ensemble cast + no romance] The dorm went “boom”! Mu Mu opened her eyes to find the apocalypse was just seven hours away! All four girls in the dorm had transmigrated into the bodies of cannon fodder who died early? Worse, each of them was destined for a miserable end, serving as nothing more than tools to bring the male and female leads closer. 6.1kReads8.9Score1.1kShelves
7. 7 穿 Book Transmigration: The Apocalypse Nobody Gets Tangled Up With the Male Lead! 穿书：末世小透明被男主缠上了！ Even Egg Tarts Need to Study蛋挞也要学习Sci-Fi & Apocalypse562k WordsCompleted [Space-wielding lightning girl with a sweet-cool vibe VS fire-wielding clone user, cocky and sharp-tongued] Apocalypse zombies + supernatural powers + transmigration into a book + two pure leads + team adventure + sweet romance Shi Ran, a girl with a terminal illness, transmigrates into a minor character in an apocalypse novel. So what's the point of transmigrating into a story that has nothing whatsoever to do with her? Shi Ran: Turns out I'm not out of options. I still have one last option: de 38.4kReads9.0Score4.8kShelves

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   The first one isn't set in a school, but it's very good. The second one is about reading the side stories; the main story is about cultivation, and the side stories are about the apocalypse. The third one starts out as a school story, but later moves to a base.

8. 8 逆 Defying Heaven's Cute Beast: The Peerless Demoness Rules the World 逆天萌兽：绝世妖女倾天下 First Day, Seeing the Moon初一见月Ancient Romance6.2M WordsCompleted [Print Edition of One Thought, Ashes Return to the Mountain: Preorders Open September 27 at 7 p.m.] Her own sister ripped out her phoenix bone, stole her talent, and tossed her into the Demon Rift like a dog! But against all odds, she survived and became the little demon girl cherished in the palms of the monsters living in the Demon Rift! The monsters of the Demon Rift: “Anyone who lays a hand on Niannian declares war on our entire demon clan!” She returns to the Five Continents, cuts down her 147.3kReads9.6Score19.1kShelves
9. 9 预 I Foresaw the Apocalypse, So Why Did Even the AI Rebel?! 预知末世，怎么连AI都反叛了！ Tomato's Invincible Tomato番茄的无敌洋柿子Sci-Fi & Apocalypse460k WordsOngoing [Romance] [Apocalypse] [Parallel Worlds] [Ensemble Cast] [Technology] [Comedy] After a high fever sends Liu Qingzhi into a dream, she witnesses the horrors of the apocalypse. Every member of the team in her dream dies. As she teeters on the brink of death, she sends a message across space: the apocalypse will arrive one month after the heavy rain. Torrential downpours, extreme cold, zombies, and even... They need to prepare early, stockpile supplies, and rewrite the tragedy. Damn! What comes aft 73Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This is an ensemble piece, everyone's a college student, a rare AI rebellion post-apocalyptic novel by Tomato, the theme is very novel and the author keeps updating. The imagination is truly boundless, and as an ensemble piece, the author is simply invincible! The romance between the male and female leads is so smooth, and some parts are really touching. The first phase of the apocalypse is a torrential rain apocalypse, there should be other phases later, and there's also the villainous organization, the Royal Power Society. It's not a mindless wish-fulfillment novel, it's very thought-provoking, and the writing is very delicate. It's a long novel, the author is amazing! The plot is really different from other clichéd ones. Having read so many novels, this is the first time I've seen an artificial rainmaking awakening ability that isn't clichéd. There's no system, it's the kind of precognition and preparation, and the main characters also have their failures. It's quite well written! The romance between the male and female leads is so sweet, I'm so excited! The latest chapter even has parallel universes, the author is so authoritative!

10. 10 丧 Zombie Academy 丧尸学城 Yuan Yao biu元杳biuSci-Fi & Apocalypse191k WordsOngoing "A zombie virus sweeps across a university campus..." [Zombies] [Campus] [Ensemble Cast] A new experimental drug developed by a professor in the medical department of Luozhou University accidentally spirals out of control, and the virus rapidly engulfs the entire campus. Panic spreads. Countless people are trapped, forced to struggle for a slim chance of survival in this desperate situation. Can the students trapped on the zombie-infested campus survive against the odds? But no one knows that th 4.6kReads—Score833Shelves

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    It feels perfect! I saw a campus zombie novel and have already read the latest chapter. The zombie virus takes place in a university, the pacing is moderate, and if you like stories where the main characters are students, this is for you. Many of the main characters are students, and so far there aren't any particularly troublesome characters. It's currently being serialized, and the author updates daily, so you can keep up! [Smirk]

11. 11 末 Playing Innocent in the Apocalypse: What’s Wrong with Lying? 末世装乖：骗人怎么了？ Beyond Wang Chen王尘莫及Sci-Fi & Apocalypse247k WordsCompleted [Sweet, clever, and kind heroine VS bad-boy big shot] 1v1, both leads are romantically inexperienced, happy ending [Apocalypse + pocket dimension + rebirth] * Su Tang died the moment she learned she’d been sold. Reborn, she wanted to get away from her family. But the apocalypse was right around the corner, bringing zombies, extreme cold, and extreme heat. To survive, she had to cling to someone powerful. * By chance, she helped the future big shot up after he fell to the ground. He seemed to hav 8.9kReads7.1Score1.1kShelves

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    In the apocalypse, the powerful figure loses his memory for three seconds before starting to pretend. The female protagonist is reborn before the apocalypse. To save her life, she tells the amnesiac powerful figure, "I'm your girlfriend." The powerful figure stares at the junior student he's been unable to look away from since their first meeting, and his smile gradually goes out of control.

12. 12 校 Campus Zombies: The Humane Elimination Project 校园丧尸：人道毁灭工程 Lazy Because I'm Lazy因为懒所以懒Sci-Fi & Apocalypse155k WordsOngoing [Apocalypse] [Zombies] [Campus] [Hardcore] [No Female Lead] A sudden viral outbreak turns a familiar campus into a battlefield for survival. The water will run out, the food will be used up, and wounds won't heal on their own. Every trip outside means calculating the risks, and every decision about supplies could spark an argument. All you can rely on is limited stamina, clear judgment, and experience built up little by little. There is no absolutely safe place here, and no ally you can trust fo 1.4kReads—Score147Shelves

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    Both books are good.

13. 13 亚 Abaddon 亚巴顿 Nauseating for Years作呕经年Sci-Fi & Apocalypse193k WordsCompleted [Post-apocalypse + zombies + ordinary people] The Abaddon zombie virus outbreak came out of nowhere. There are no superpowers or advanced technologies. I'm just an ordinary high school student, and all I want is to survive. Note: Told from the perspective of an ordinary high school student, this story follows his struggle to survive and grow during the zombie outbreak. It stays grounded in reality and aims to give readers a more realistic experience. This is a true post-apocalyptic novel. 6.6kReads8.8Score625Shelves
14. 14 末 Apocalypse Snail: A Little Conscience, but Not Much 末世蜗牛：有点良心，但不多 Uncultured, zz有辱斯文zzSci-Fi & Apocalypse1.1M WordsCompleted [No System or Superpowers] [Comedy] [Wild Ideas] [Plot Twists] [Light Novel] [Protagonist Fans, Read at Your Own Risk] [Bizarre and Explosive] [Not for the Straight-Laced] One day, snails poured from the sky in place of rain. Anyone bitten turned into a monster, and resources became scarce… You'll see a protagonist group that is selfish and self-serving, lacking in empathy, hypocritical, vindictive, fake do-gooders, arrogant, two-faced, all pretenses, and downright crazy... Every las 9.4kReads9.1Score1.2kShelves

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    The apocalypse has broken out on a school campus. It's a multitude of characters, all villains. I beg you all to read it! There are some fanfics by teachers on the old site; you can check them out if you're interested. But this novel is just incredibly good. I read it on New Year's Eve, and I still can't forget it. [Sad]

15. 15 全 The Whole School Has Fallen! She Slaughters Her Way Through Hordes of Zombies with Her Wits 全校沦陷！丧尸堆里她靠智商杀疯 Lin Yiliao林一了Sci-Fi & Apocalypse443k WordsOngoing [Apocalypse + escape + school campus + strong male and female leads + ensemble cast] Yu Nanyin stacks the last desk against the door. When she turns around, she finds eight pairs of eyes staring at her. A line from her biology textbook suddenly comes to mind: “Under extreme conditions, organisms can display unexpected survival instincts.” Now it seems humans are no exception. 2.1kReads8.0Score241Shelves

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    This book is really good [laughing][laughing][laughing] but it's not finished yet.

16. 16 核 Nuclear Pollution Crisis: The Zombie Horde Is Coming 核污危机：丧尸狂潮来袭 Little Zhuanzhuan Won't Spin小转转不转Sci-Fi & Apocalypse526k WordsCompleted [Apocalypse + Zombies + Campus + Strong Female Lead + Strong Male Lead + No Saintly Protagonist] Nuclear wastewater from the island nation pollutes marine life, causing all kinds of mutations. Unexpectedly, humans who have eaten seafood begin mutating just like the creatures of the sea. The mutated humans become vicious, bloodthirsty monsters, stripped of reason and ready to bite anyone they see. Shen Yuxi’s parents divorced, and she was abandoned. She thought things couldn’t get much worse. The 1kReads8.4Score121Shelves

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    Apocalypse! [Fear] Corpses rise on campus, nuclear wastewater from an island nation contaminates marine life—On Li Xintian's plate, a bright red boiled fish looks incredibly tempting. But Shen Yuxi frowns. "Sweetie, don't eat it." "This fish isn't fresh, it smells bad."

17. 17 尸 The Dead Rise on Campus 尸起校园 Red Endorphin红色内啡肽Sci-Fi & Apocalypse2.1M WordsCompleted No System. An ordinary person from the start. No fighting monsters and leveling up. If you like realistic portrayals of human nature in the apocalypse, come on in! Please note: this is not a brainless, lightweight novel. Human nature is portrayed realistically, and conflicts are shrouded in mystery. It follows an ordinary student from the lowest rung of society as he experiences despair during the apocalypse, searches for shelter, and gradually grows. There are no rigid moral standards here. No 13.4kReads8.9Score1.3kShelves
18. 18 嘘 Shh, I'm the Devil's Son 嘘，我是恶魔的儿子 Gray Algae Offline灰藻已离线Sci-Fi & Apocalypse554k WordsCompleted [Apocalypse] [Madness plague] [Blood Cross] [Revenge] [Psychological horror] [Human nature] [Ensemble cast] [No System] They say the apocalypse has come, and the world has gone mad. But I've lived with madness since childhood. My father was a serial killer who terrified countless families. My childhood was filled with blood, lies, and... professional cleanup techniques. Now, madmen laugh wildly outside while survivors wail among the ruins. I'm the only one who doesn't fit in, calmly walking thro 37.1kReads9.3Score5.8kShelves

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    The first book is about an epidemic that breaks out in a tourist area. The scenes in *The Laughing Man* are incredibly realistic. It's about a guy with no superpowers or cheat codes trying to survive. Highly recommended! The second book starts with a flu outbreak, which quickly worsens, leading to a zombie outbreak and the appearance of mutants. Every plan falls apart due to unforeseen circumstances. It's realistic and tragic, about ordinary people struggling to survive. Super good! Highly recommended!

19. 19 零 Contamination Zone Zero 零号污染区 Forgetful Cat健忘的猫Sci-Fi & Apocalypse1.8M WordsCompleted At first, everyone thought it was just an ordinary summer flu. Then a terrifying roar rang out from City Hall, officially ushering in the despairing opening of this disaster. Chen Mo had thought the only danger came from the wandering zombies. But to his horror, he discovered that beneath this terrifying tide of corpses lurked something far more dreadful. Grinning Fiends, Iron Maidens, Throat Rippers, Hunchbacks... one unpredictable aberration after another, each an even more despairing reality. 1.3kReads8.0Score130Shelves
20. 20 丧 Zombie Apocalypse: The Queen's Darling Is Both Scheming and Crazy 丧尸末日：女王的娇夫他又茶又疯 Little Saraswati小辩才天Sci-Fi & Apocalypse1.0M WordsCompleted Zombie apocalypse / supernatural powers / explosive-tempered heroine x brooding hero / strong heroine / intense push and pull / he’s crazy, she’s even crazier / two crazies heal each other / satisfying read / humane but not a self-sacrificing saint / no baby boys / cats and dogs The quiet of lunchtime is torn apart by screams, and the campus becomes a living hell. Ying Zizhao awakens lightning powers and fights her way out with her roommates. She has no ambition to be a savior and can’t be both 611Reads—Score107Shelves

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    A zombie outbreak occurs on campus. The female protagonist leads her friends to safety, awakens her lightning powers, and also finds a gentle yet cunning boyfriend. She has adorable pets, is a formidable fighter, isn't a saint, and is capable of defeating monsters and villains without encroaching on the living space of ordinary people—a perfectly normal person.

21. 21 末 Doomsday: I’m Surviving Against All Odds with My Four Roommates from Hell 末日，我带寝室四大冤种绝地求生 Fed Up, Aren't You?烦了吧Sci-Fi & Apocalypse439k WordsCompleted Apocalypse, zombies, comedy, absurd humor, mutations, survival, multiple female leads. When the zombie virus suddenly breaks out, the whole world descends into chaos. Those who survive face more than just zombie bites: they also have to contend with one another. I struggle to stay alive with my four hopeless dorm mates, and we get into plenty of hilarious situations along the way. In the end, nobody knows whether humanity can defeat the virus. 12.2kReads9.2Score993Shelves

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    🌪🌪🌪Those suffering from a reading slump are in luck! These masterpieces boast incredibly stunning settings! The imagination is simply off the charts. The authors have constructed a grand yet meticulously detailed world, brimming with intricate details. Every battle feels like you're right there in the action. Book lovers absolutely cannot miss them!

22. 22 末 Apocalypse: Starting from the Dorm, I Reclaim All of China 末世：从寝室开始光复全华国 Silly and Dopey笨笨与呆呆Sci-Fi & Apocalypse1.9M WordsOngoing [No System, no Superpowers, no summoning + Zombie Apocalypse] [Firepower superiority theory + military] [Unity + honor + country + conviction] [A torrent of bullets and an armored steel tide against a sky-darkening horde of rotting, hideous corpses] [Special infected] [Zombies evolve] [From the White Mountains and Black Waters to the ends of the earth] [Plan across the globe and reclaim every inch of territory that has belonged to us since ancient times] On the first day of classes, the zombie v 26.3kReads8.8Score2.3kShelves

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    It's so good! (｡･ω･｡)ﾉ♡ It's really good. Starting as a student, he joins the military. No system, no superpowers, just relying on everyone's united will.

23. 23 末 Apocalypse Descends: I Became an Asymptomatic Carrier 末世降临：我却成了无症状感染者 Twenty-Seven Point Something二十七点数Sci-Fi & Apocalypse326k WordsOngoing [Strong Heroine + Apocalypse + Zombies + Ensemble Cast + Team] When the apocalypse arrives and zombies swarm, a peaceful campus becomes a living hell in just half an hour. Class Sheng, a sophomore in high school, was infected with the zombie virus four days earlier. By sheer luck, she became a rare asymptomatic carrier. After the apocalypse breaks out, whenever another asymptomatic carrier appears on campus, they can all sense it: There is a terrifying presence in the sophomore classroom buildin 1.3kReads8.6Score108Shelves

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    This one, though it's still being serialized.

24. 24 末 Apocalypse: Starting With an Escape From Campus 末世：从出逃校园开始 Divine Brush Little Ma Liang神笔小马良Sci-Fi & Apocalypse200k WordsCompleted [No System + No Golden Finger + Not a Saint + Smart Protagonist + Students Surviving the Apocalypse] College student Chen Fei and his roommates are exercising on the sports field when an unknown zombie virus suddenly breaks out. The people around them slowly turn into flesh-eating monsters. Surrounded by zombies on all sides, how will they break through and find a place where they can survive? The students who manage to stay alive band together and flee the campus, only to discover that the outs 244Reads—Score—Shelves

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    #ApocalypseSurvival #ZombieCrisis #SchoolEscape ✨ "Apocalypse: Starting with Escaping the School"✨ 🔥High-energy plot: A virus suddenly breaks out, turning Tokyo high schools into zombie sieges! When the protagonist, Xu Lang, wakes up in his dormitory, the outside is filled with tearing zombies, and cell phone signals and the internet are all down. He must find an escape route within 24 hours, but unexpectedly discovers forbidden files in the school's underground laboratory—it turns out this disaster was a man-made genetic experiment! 💡Highlights: Hardcore survival record + human nature battle, from breaking out of the teaching building to escaping through the subway tunnel, high-energy and no dull moments. The protagonist uses his chemical knowledge to make Molotov cocktails and uses architectural blueprints to plan escape routes—a textbook-level survival guide! 📖One-sentence recommendation: A more realistic campus zombie apocalypse than "Train to Busan", high-energy and no dull moments! 🔥*Zombie Rise in School (Campus Zombie Walk)*🔥 💡Highlight Scene: The military training field suddenly turns into a sea of ​​blood. The scheming roommate tears off her disguise, revealing her fangs. The instructor activates a "death race" mode to protect himself. The female lead, Lin Long, holds a scalpel to a zombie's throat and coldly questions, "Who gave you permission to treat humans as prey?" 📖One-line recommendation: No superpowers/no spatial abilities/no saintly figures. A realistic campus escape story, watch how the crazy female lead establishes a new order amidst a zombie horde!

25. 25 诸EN The Gods' Foolish Game 诸神愚戏 Ninety Autumns in January一月九十秋Urban3.7M WordsCompleted I have two principles in life: 1. I never lie. 2. I never believe anything anyone says, including myself. “Sir, I would like to point out that your second statement conflicts with the first.” “How so?” “If you never lie, why don’t you believe what you say?” “Oh, sorry. I forgot to mention that I don’t consider myself human.” “?” Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Cheng Shi, Cheng Shi who never lies. What, you’ve never heard of me? That’s all right. You simply haven’t been deceived by m 518.8kReads9.7Score68.3kShelves

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    It's a post-apocalyptic zombie school story, but it's completely unconventional! The protagonist, a student, doesn't have a system and relies entirely on his intelligence to survive in dire situations. The suspense builds layer upon layer, the foreshadowing is incredibly deep, and the portrayal of human nature is remarkably realistic. The story expands in scale as it progresses, with constant plot twists, making it a truly thrilling read.

26. 26 末 Apocalypse: The Whole Company Denies the Existence of the 18th Floor 末世：全公司否认18楼存在 On Jiufeng Mountain九峰山上Sci-Fi & Apocalypse783k WordsCompleted [Apocalypse + No System + Reborn + Mystery + One Female Lead + Zombies + Hard Sci-Fi + No Mindless Decisions + Revenge] Reborn six hours before the apocalypse, Chu Yan has not only retained his memories of the future, but also mastered the ultimate secret of genetic evolution! He can become the most powerful god in the apocalypse! He frantically stockpiles supplies, builds weapons, modifies vehicles, and saves his parents, racing against time! He will kill his enemies with his own hands and turn 3.4kReads8.7Score290Shelves

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    A zombie outbreak occurs on a post-apocalyptic school campus. The main character is a student without a system, and the story features realistic portrayals of human nature, suspense building layer by layer, profound foreshadowing, and constant plot twists that make it increasingly addictive.

27. 27 第 The Ninth Special Zone 第九特区 Wei Jie伪戒Urban6.1M WordsCompleted After the catastrophe, the land was scarred beyond recognition. Food was scarce, resources were in short supply, and the situation was chaotic... A young man who had fought his way out of an undeveloped zone, with endless yellow sand at his back, came alone to District Nine to make a living. Yet he never expected to meet a few good friends by chance, rise to prominence in the chaotic era over a single thought, and embark on a legendary journey... 210.5kReads9.6Score22.9kShelves
28. 28 亚 Abaddon 2 亚巴顿2 Nauseating for Years作呕经年Sci-Fi & Apocalypse400k WordsOngoing The zombie outbreak has begun. How can Guan Bei escape alive from his university dorm? In this cannibalistic apocalypse, surviving takes cold-bloodedness, ruthlessness, violence, and slaughter. Maybe it takes a little ridiculous kindness, too? Humanity is twisted, morality has collapsed, zombies roam everywhere, and the world lies in ruins. Run! Escape the jaws of the undead! [“Ordinary people.” I believe those three words are enough.] 13.5kReads8.7Score1.3kShelves

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    This is amazing! The early episodes focus on survival on a university campus, the plot is fast-paced, and it's currently being serialized. Everyone should check it out and experience it for themselves! Highly recommended! [Kissing emoji]

29. 29 丧 Zombie Apocalypse: Age of Embers 丧尸末日：余烬纪元 Carefree or Not悠哉不悠哉Sci-Fi & Apocalypse1.1M WordsOngoing [No Golden Finger + Extreme Mutations + Hardcore Survival] Warning: This is an apocalypse with no plot armor, only terrifying zombies that mutate again and again! Qin Ciwei, an ordinary company manager, struggles to survive after the apocalypse begins. When he forms a small team with his former colleagues, he is forced into the power struggles among the various factions of the apocalypse. Here, the open and hidden conflicts between survivors are deadlier than the zombies outside. Day 1 of the 142Reads6.1Score—Shelves

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    This book doesn't take place on a school campus, but in a company during a post-apocalyptic world. I highly recommend it! It's the story of an ordinary person leading his colleagues to survive in a world without any melodramatic plot twists or bizarre superpowers! The male and female leads are both intelligent. The protagonist group fights against various zombies and mutants with the strength of ordinary people! The plot is fast-paced; the protagonist just wants to live well in the apocalypse, but is forced into the struggle by various circumstances! Highly recommended!

30. 30 我EN Learning to Slay Gods in the Psychiatric Hospital 我在精神病院学斩神 Three Nine Sound Domain三九音域Urban4.3M WordsCompleted A must-read hit on Tomato Novel | Original novel of the hit anime Slay the Gods | IP influence on the China Online Literature Influence List | 2023 China Good Novel Have you ever wondered whether monsters from ancient myths lurk beneath the neon-lit city? Have you ever wondered whether gods stand watch over humanity atop the moon hanging high above us? Have you ever wondered whether extraordinary people walk among us in our bustling modern cities, acting in the gods’ stead? In the society ruled 995.7kReads9.9Score158.5kShelves

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    A zombie outbreak occurs on campus, and the protagonist remains sharp throughout. The story combines rebirth, revenge, and high-stakes strategic maneuvering, with well-placed foreshadowing and a profound exploration of human nature. The scope expands significantly as the story progresses, with constant plot twists and turns.

31. 31 末 Apocalypse Cockroach 末日蟑螂 Mighty Cockroach伟岸蟑螂Sci-Fi & Apocalypse6.3M WordsCompleted Zhang Xiaoqiang is an insignificant nobody, a lazy loser who had been content to lounge around and wait to die. Staying at home lets him avoid the first outbreak of the zombie virus. When he sees his neighbors in the same apartment complex turn into zombies, he is overcome with boundless terror. He struggles to survive alone in an Apocalypse where people prey on each other. At last, worn down by loneliness, he picks up his gear and heads out into a world shrouded in smoke and fire. He takes the 27kReads8.9Score2.3kShelves
32. 32 哭 Crying Apocalypse: I'm Crazier Than the Madmen 哭悲末日，我比疯子疯狂 Potato Meat Buns土豆肉包子Sci-Fi & Apocalypse175k WordsOngoing [Bloody Cross + The Sadness-inspired setting + strong female lead, no romance + light ensemble cast + subtle supernatural abilities] The world changed after a torrential rainstorm. At five in the morning, Bai Wei opened her eyes and saw her roommate across the bed repeatedly stabbing her own thigh with a knife. Her roommate turned around, the corners of her mouth stretching all the way to her ears. “Bai Wei, do you want to try it too? It feels amazing.” After that day, Bai Wei discovered that 19Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Crying zombie type

33. 33 血 Blood Cross Mutant: I Just Want to Survive 血十字变种我只想苟活 Lan Qingzhi兰青至Sci-Fi & Apocalypse1.5M WordsOngoing Strong Female Lead, No Romance, Mild Supernatural Powers, Ensemble Cast, Everyone Is Evil, Apocalypse Stockpiling and Healing Also known as: A Villain’s Everyday Retirement in the Apocalypse Question: What would you do if monsters crazier than zombies suddenly appeared? Mo Lian’s answer: If you can’t beat them, join them and have some fun. But she was unlucky enough to become a rational infected, an oddity among oddities. It’s fine. If I can’t beat them, can’t I just die? As it turns out, she re 89Reads6.4Score117Shelves
34. 34 末 Surviving Among the Mad in the Apocalypse 末世，我在疯子中求生 The Cat's Dark Night猫的黑夜Sci-Fi & Apocalypse511k WordsCompleted Blood-Cross-like / Apocalypse / Strong Female Lead / Not a Feel-Good Power Fantasy / Desperate Survival / No Romance / No Superpowers / Dark / Everyone Suffers / The female lead is not a ruthless, decisive type. She is sensitive and suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder. Qingshui struggled to survive in the apocalypse in her previous life. After zombies overran the base, she risked her life to escort the only surviving researcher onto a plane, but was devoured by zombies herself. She tho 19.7kReads9.0Score2.8kShelves
35. 35 搁 Stranded in a Sick, Apocalyptic World 搁浅丧病世界 Riding My Little Donkey骑上我的小野驴Sci-Fi & Apocalypse878k WordsCompleted A zombie virus suddenly breaks out at a high school. The classmates who survive band together and escape the school, only to discover that the world outside has already fallen to the zombies. What will become of them? Faced with humanity's dark side, will they still hold on to their kindness? Is surviving the apocalypse really only possible by becoming ruthless and merciless, with no humanity left? Watch them find ways to enjoy themselves amid the hardships of the zombie apocalypse. Watch them l 7.8kReads8.7Score554Shelves

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    These are all good buys; you're welcome.

36. 36 全 The Whole Dorm Was Reborn: The Apocalypse's First Girl Group Goes on a Rampage 全寝重生，末世第一女团杀疯了 He Zhiling赫至灵Sci-Fi & Apocalypse1.0M WordsCompleted Reborn in the apocalypse + quick transmigration with the whole group + a truly powerful heroine and a thrilling read + no romance, everyone is ruthless + overwhelming combat power + conquering the globe multiple times + stockpiling supplies amid the zombies + passionate action with no rivalry between women + reigning as two emperors at the height of her power Luo Jiu and her roommates fought desperately to survive the apocalypse for half a month, only to die together in an utterly unbelievable 22.8kReads9.3Score3.1kShelves

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    A post-apocalyptic ensemble piece with a strong sense of patriotism. The main characters are fantastic, each with a distinct personality. It's the kind of story that gets more and more addictive the more you read; I really enjoyed it.

37. 37 女 The Great Escape from the Women’s Dorm 女寝大逃亡 Vast茫茫6k WordsCompleted I was startled awake by a scream in my sleep. A deranged serial killer had somehow gotten into the women's dormitory! With our lives in danger, we began looking for a way to escape... 592Reads—Score—Shelves
38. 38 嘎 After Taking Out My Scumbag Ex, I Flee the Apocalypse as a Fugitive 嘎掉渣男后，我在末世畏罪潜逃了 Thieving Giant Cockroach偷吃大蟑螂Sci-Fi & Apocalypse356k WordsCompleted [Ensemble cast × no supernatural abilities × no pocket dimension × no male lead] The escape of several ordinary female college students during a zombie apocalypse (The chapters are short at first, but they’ll get longer later.) When the zombies broke out, Zhou Miao still hadn’t pulled the knife out of her ex-boyfriend’s neck. Blood sprayed all over her. So when she saw the blood-covered corpses running past the library window, she thought she was so shocked by the fact that she’d just killed som 14.1kReads9.3Score2.6kShelves

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    This one is pretty good.

39. 39 因 I Was Late for Morning Class, So I Didn't Die 因为早八迟到所以没死 Ye Jie Ke叶皆可Sci-Fi & Apocalypse108k WordsCompleted [New Book] [Apocalypse] [Comedy] Because they were late for their 8 a.m. class, everyone in Dorm 303 missed a zombie outbreak and survived. But now that they’re alive, what are they supposed to do next? Run? Gather supplies and lie low? Or pick up weapons and bravely fight the zombies? What to do, how to survive: those are questions normal people ask! But the three of us are all goofballs! In the Apocalypse, the group somehow made it to a safe zone without encountering any serious difficulties. 19Reads—Score102Shelves

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    This is the first book I wrote myself. It's a post-apocalyptic story set in a school. The content is, well, more comedic. The dialogue... Is quite everyday.

40. 40 末 When the Apocalypse Came, the Four of Us Scraped by in the Dorm 末日来临，我们四个在宿舍苟活 Nutrient-Free and Unimportant没营养与不重要Sci-Fi & Apocalypse238k WordsCompleted [System + Superpowers + No Rebirth] A few days before the apocalypse breaks out, the four of them suddenly have the same dream. Wait, the events in the dream seem so familiar... There have already been similar reports in Country X. We probably won't be safe in a few days, so let's just hole up in the dorm! “Ding! Congratulations, Hosts! You have been bound to the Survival System. If you make it through the first hundred days of the apocalypse, all four Hosts will awaken superpowers!” A System? W 248Reads6.2Score101Shelves
41. 41 被 The Forged Doomsday Journal 被伪造的末日笔记 False God伪神丶Sci-Fi & Apocalypse1.1M WordsOngoing A realistic zombie apocalypse, a complete timeline of the outbreak, multiple points of view, tons of detail, no System, no bindings, and no mindless wish fulfillment. A terrifying plague upends life as we know it. An ancient virus is evolving, turning people into monsters driven only to feed and spread the infection. A journal records the real lives of ordinary people in the apocalypse, but who knows what kind of conspiracy lies behind this terrifying virus... 37Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The story unfolds from a group of students gradually transforming into a capable team. It focuses on realism, pure zombies, without time travel, superpowers, or systems. The plot is layered and unfolds in stages. After reading the second volume, you will have an "aha!" Moment when you carefully examine the first volume.

42. 42 校 The Zombie Apocalypse at School: The Happy Ending 校园丧尸末日：幸福终点站 Falling Lantern落下灯Sci-Fi & Apocalypse130k WordsCompleted A pure zombie apocalypse story, with no System and no special abilities. A realistic school-set zombie survival novel told largely through an ensemble cast. Every character is equally important, each with their own personality, and all are grounded in everyday life. Nobody is unrealistically powerful. It's the story of a group of ordinary students with different personalities, repeatedly escaping death as they make their way to a refugee camp. The settings are down-to-earth, and it's a straightf 438Reads—Score—Shelves
43. 43 重 Reborn with Infinite Supplies, I Become a Big Shot in the Apocalypse 重生后我携无限物资在末世当巨佬 Jiu Shijiu九柿九Sci-Fi & Apocalypse1.5M WordsCompleted [Rebirth + Pocket Space + Strong Heroine] In her previous life, Yun Shuhuai was betrayed by her lover because of her rare special ability. He held his new lover close and personally sent Yun Shuhuai to the operating table of a mad scientist, where she endured inhuman torture and died. When she wakes up three years earlier, before the apocalypse arrives, she discovers that she has her pocket space and abilities that are even stronger than before. The endless land in her space produces a steady su 8.6kReads8.9Score918Shelves

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    The female lead possesses unique superpowers, belonging to the enhancement category. She can provide both support and offense, has a romantic partner, and becomes very strong later on, capable of carrying the game independently.

44. 44 末 Doomsday: The Dead Rise on Campus 末日：尸启校园 The Bog Fish Who Loves to Brag爱吹牛的沼泽鱼Sci-Fi & Apocalypse941k WordsOngoing [Not a Power Fantasy + Illustrations + Campus Zombie Apocalypse + Audiobook and Short Drama Now Available] This is a firsthand account of a group of ordinary college students facing the apocalypse. When an unknown virus suddenly breaks out, their sealed-off university campus turns into a living hell amid screams and snarls. This is not a story about born heroes. It follows a group of ordinary students as they struggle and grow in desperate circumstances: From ordinary people cowering in their do 3.3kReads8.2Score167Shelves

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    I think it's pretty good (the rating is low because it's new and will rise later). The plot is very touching [crying emoji].

45. 45 校 Zombies on Campus 校园丧尸 Fox Spirit Fan狐妖控Sci-Fi & Apocalypse8k WordsCompleted Campus Zombies 26Reads—Score—Shelves
46. 46 末 Doomsday Battle Royale: Starting with the Fall of the Entire School 末日大逃杀：从全校沦陷开始 Still Longing for Lasting Love也望长情Sci-Fi & Apocalypse235k WordsOngoing [Growth-oriented heroine + ensemble cast + romance + school zombie apocalypse + no special powers + pure love] The apocalypse arrives, and the whole school falls. Faced with hordes of zombies, Lin Jiao has just one word: “Run!” 124Reads—Score104Shelves
47. 47 末 The Doomsday Arrives: Zombies Emerge on Campus 末日来袭：校园惊现丧尸 Silver Wind Whipping Up银风飒飒Sci-Fi & Apocalypse121k WordsCompleted [Doomsday Zombies, Multiple Survival Settings, No System, Not a Power Fantasy, Reflections on Human Nature, Male and Female Leads] The story takes place at a high school in Yunshan City, H Country. It was an ordinary day after school, but the clear, ringing bells struck the heart like an alarm announcing the end of the world. Lin Mu was only a little late, but the school building had already been turned upside down... Wait! Why is this so similar to what she saw in her dream?! Could it be a coin 241Reads—Score—Shelves
48. 48 丧 Plague-Ridden High School 丧病高中 Beagle Rabbit比格兔Sci-Fi & Apocalypse160k WordsOngoing (Post-apocalypse + Zombies + Mutations + Ensemble Cast) At first, people thought it was just an ordinary news story, just a police investigation into an illegal drug case… until… During a senior-year mock math exam at Qingteng High School, a student in Exam Room 404 suddenly convulsed and bit someone. Everyone thought he'd just lost it over the math test. Then he tore a chunk of flesh off the proctor, spraying blood everywhere. Suddenly, someone slammed their hands on the desk and shouted, “Holy 8Reads—Score—Shelves
49. 49 丧 Zombie Apocalypse: Surviving on Campus with My Classmates 丧尸末日：我与同学校园求生 September Wind Ling九月风凌Sci-Fi & Apocalypse187k WordsCompleted No one knows how this disaster began. By the time people realized what was happening, the catastrophe had become inevitable. Food, water, daily necessities... These once-common things have become rare, and dilapidated classrooms are now the students' only hope of survival. What do they do about sleeping? What do they do without toilets? What do they do when conflicts break out between the boys and girls? A string of problems weighs on everyone's mind. In this struggle to survive, sacrifices are 295Reads5.2Score—Shelves

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    Enough said, just see for yourself [smirk]

50. 50 救 Help! The School Is Full of Zombies! 救命！学校里全是丧尸！ With a Crane-带鹤-Sci-Fi & Apocalypse103k WordsCompleted After an explosion during chemistry lab, students and staff across the school began biting each other like maniacs. Just as school bully Wu Xu blocked the stairs to seize supplies, the dean of discipline suddenly mutated into a special zombie that could open doors… The characters and names in this novel are all taken from another of the author's works, Help! The School Is Full of Impostors. You can think of this as an Easter egg or a story about the main cast in a parallel universe. Hope yo 13Reads—Score—Shelves

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