Zombie Stories, Zombie Stories! My Brain’s Been Running Dry Lately! 丧尸文，丧尸文，最近脑袋干枯了！

1. 51 是 Are You Even Human? 是不是人啊 Autumn Wind Slope秋风坡Urban111k WordsOngoing [Hardcore Apocalypse] [Zombies] [Wasteland Survival] On the day he proposed, mutated beasts took his girlfriend's life. Wuming woke up in the morgue with no memories at all. The apocalypse arrived, and zombies filled the streets and alleys. A demon lurked within him, while a vast conspiracy slowly came to light. Power grew in his flesh, but his humanity teetered on the brink. On one side were the survivors who remained. On the other was the temptation of monsters. Wuming set out to recover his 1.8kReads—Score38614d adds
2. 52 恐 Terrifying Nightmare: Extreme Survival in a Bizarre World 恐怖噩梦：我在诡异世界极限逃生 Young Bear年轻熊Mystery1.2M WordsOngoing [Infinite-flow, mildly scary, no romance] Wang Yan wearily opened his front door. Inside, he saw the woman next door holding and soothing a baby, staring at him in terror. “Sorry, I’ve got the wrong apartment.” He quickly apologized and backed out, then slammed the door shut. Standing in the pitch-black hallway, he found himself unable to decide what was more terrifying: seeing his female neighbor in his home, or seeing the baby who had died long ago… 410.9kReads9.4Score77.7k14d adds
3. 53 我 I'm a Detective in the Martial World 我在武侠世界当神探 Armchair Writer空头文学家Eastern Fantasy340k WordsOngoing This is a sequel in the Legend of Hua Ziqi series, following Cold Moon Like a Hook. [Wuxia] [Adventure] [Mystery] [Detective Fiction] [Political Intrigue] [Genius-Level Intelligence] [High Martial] I am Hua Ziqi, the Young Master of the Eastern Journey and the foremost of the Four Young Masters of the martial world. A wandering hero who can’t resist meddling, an unbeatable detective who has solved countless cases, a charming playboy who lives life carefree, and a flamboyant young master with th 81Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Tired of the usual zombie novel formula? This one will definitely give you a fresh perspective! Set in a true apocalypse without a system, the protagonist is reborn only to find the world's script completely altered. Full of suspense, foreshadowing is planted from the beginning until chapter 100, with profound portrayals of human nature and a grand scale. The writing is excellent, the pacing fast, and it gets increasingly exciting as it progresses, with constant plot twists that will keep you completely guessing the ending.

4. 54 末 Apocalyptic Journey: I Awakened After Being Thrown into a Horde of the Undead 末世征途：被推入尸群后我觉醒了 Mu Zhaoke沐昭珂Sci-Fi & Apocalypse1.9M WordsCompleted [Apocalypse, zombies, no System, not reborn, ability evolution, not a power fantasy] A meteor crashes down, and zombies mutate! Lu Ze is shoved into a horde of zombies by his own girlfriend, Liu Lele! At the brink of death, his childhood friend Su Rui fights her way in and saves him! In the depths of despair, Lu Ze awakens a top-tier spatial ability! With Su Rui and their friends, he fights his way out of campus and all the way back to his hometown! From a tiny, ramshackle base with just a few d 1.2kReads6.0Score10014d adds

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   Apocalyptic zombie novel, this one is good.

5. 55 末 The Apocalypse Pioneer 末世前行者 Listening to the Wind and Rain at Night听风夜来雨Sci-Fi & Apocalypse507k WordsCompleted [Apocalypse + supernatural powers, vast world, multiple heroines, world conquest, a smart protagonist, decisive and ruthless, never a bleeding heart, not a mindless power fantasy, slow-paced growth, nine-tier progression] The ultimate throne, surrounded by beauties! The world changes, and civilization begins to advance. To survive in this new world, Liu Tian sets out south from the northern ice city with his beloved wives, leading his followers and forces onward through this brutal new world in 105Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Post-apocalyptic superpowers, multiple female leads, building a caravan, escaping from the brink of destruction, establishing power, a vast world-building, intelligent characters, decisive and ruthless, not a saint.

6. 56 末 Flower of the Apocalypse: Above the Wasteland 末世之花：废土之上 You Have Ascended to Godhood汝已封神Sci-Fi & Apocalypse1.2M WordsCompleted Silence has weight. It does not descend all at once. At the arrival of the seventh dusk, it seeps slowly and mercilessly into every corner of this twenty-third-floor apartment, like cold liquid mercury, finally settling into every crevice between Lin Mo’s bones. He sat curled up in a dusty armchair beside the living room’s floor-to-ceiling window. Through a gap in the bulletproof glass, reinforced with wooden boards, he gazed down at the city that had become a stranger to him. The place once kno 59Reads—Score—14d adds

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   The Flower of the Apocalypse!

7. 57 末 Apocalypse: I Encountered a Zombie Outbreak After Leaving the Special Forces 末世：从特战退伍后遇到丧尸爆发 Yi Yu亦屿Sci-Fi & Apocalypse2.1M WordsOngoing [Grounded Apocalypse] [No System] [No Golden Finger] [Group Survival] [Single Female Lead] A zombie outbreak sweeps across the globe, destroying civilization and order completely. Yu Luo, who retired early from the special forces, had thought the military would soon bring the situation under control and quickly wipe out the zombies with advanced weapons. But the virus spreads through the air, and even the living get infected. Anyone who dies, no matter how, turns into a zombie and continues atta 8.4kReads7.7Score66814d adds

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   A really good post-apocalyptic zombie novel!!!

8. 58 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 158Reads6.1Score—14d adds

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   It's already 500,000 words long! I highly recommend this book. It's the story of an ordinary person leading his colleagues to survive in a post-apocalyptic world, without any melodramatic plot twists or bizarre cheat codes! The male and female leads are both intelligent. The protagonist team fights against various zombies and mutants with the power of ordinary humans! 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!

9. 59 我 I Was Already Invincible When the Apocalypse Arrived 我都无敌了，末世才来 Knows the Falling Leaves知落叶23k WordsCompleted I Was Already Invincible Before the Apocalypse Arrived —Reads—Score—14d adds

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   These two books meet your requirements.

10. 60 末 Frozen Apocalypse: From the Start, I Awakened a God-Tier Stockpiling Dimension 末世冰河：开局觉醒神级囤货空间 Knows the Falling Leaves知落叶Sci-Fi & Apocalypse348k WordsCompleted [Post-apocalyptic + Unhinged Male Lead + Infinite Storage + Ice Powers] Reborn one week before the Ice Age apocalypse, Lin Che awakens a spatial ability. First, he confronts the fake-sweet roommate who killed him in his past life, driving her to a public breakdown. Second, he converts all his assets into cash and frantically stockpiles supplies, clearing out the entire city. Third, he sits back and waits for the Ice Age to begin, enjoying the sight of his enemies wailing in despair amid the bitt 50Reads—Score—14d adds
11. 61 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 25.8kReads8.8Score2.2k14d adds

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    This is great! The zombie story incorporates a popular historical perspective and national power, which is refreshing. It feels like a real apocalypse is happening around us. It has logic, no system, no superpowers, only unity [laughs].

12. 62 马 The Physical Exam Is Coming Up, and You’re Telling Me There’s a Zombie Crisis? 马上体考了，你告诉我丧尸危机 Mei Le SiMei勒斯Sci-Fi & Apocalypse62k WordsOngoing No System, no golden finger, just a fight to survive the apocalypse starting in high school. I want to write a survival story that feels absolutely realistic, and I’ll do my best to consider what an ordinary person would think and do when faced with the apocalypse. 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is my first book, a traditional zombie novel. I hope you all like it! [Add to bookshelf][Add to bookshelf][Add to bookshelf]

13. 63 性 Gender Swap: The Tribulation-Transcending Immortal Venerable Rebuilds in the Apocalypse! 性转：渡劫仙尊，末世重修！ Bluebird's Garden青鸟之庭Sci-Fi & Apocalypse281k WordsOngoing [Transmigration]+ [Gender Transformation]+ [Feminization]+ [Harem] When he woke up, he discovered that he had transmigrated once again. It was a good transmigration, after all: he had been given another chance at life. But before he could enjoy it for long, he looked down at the two snow-white mounds on his chest and felt as if the sky had fallen in. He lifted the covers and reached between his legs. Sure enough, it was gone. He had become a she. What made her despair even more was that there wa 3.4kReads—Score26814d adds

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    Time travel, apocalypse, zombies, cultivation, superpowers

14. 64 蚀 To the Bone: Devouring Calamity 蚀骨无间：厄噬 Melancholy Thunder忧郁的雷霆Sci-Fi & Apocalypse424k WordsOngoing A blight mist blankets the earth, and calamity tears civilization apart. Humanity has not perished, but only its final ember remains. His name is Wang Xing. He was once an ordinary man who only wanted to protect his little sister. When the apocalypse arrived, the power of partial assimilation awakened within him. Through blood and pain, he climbed to the top: from an ordinary man to a temporary SSS-rank, from protector to monster, from having everything to losing it all. He killed his sister w —Reads—Score—14d adds
15. 65 尸 Surviving the Zombie-Toxin Fog 尸毒迷雾绝地求生 A Rotten Person Who Isn't Rotten烂人不烂Sci-Fi & Apocalypse500k WordsCompleted Zombie apocalypse + end of the world + eerie fog + strike down the do-gooders first + occasional harem. This story is purely fictional, and any countries mentioned do not represent real-world societies. The male lead, Su Yang, goes abroad for work. An accident at a nearby pharmaceutical factory causes a strange virus to leak, forming a fog that spreads endlessly and never dissipates. Anyone killed by the fog initially becomes zombie-like, bloodthirsty and violent. Later forms are even more despa 49Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Fresh, avoiding traditional routines, a different experience.

16. 66 末 The Apocalypse Rules: The Seven-Day Transformation 末世规则之七日之变 A Rotten Person Who Isn't Rotten烂人不烂Sci-Fi & Apocalypse1.0M WordsCompleted A zombie Doomsday story with no superpowers, a focus on logic, and a realistic feel. It may touch on pets, so read with care. “A novice author's novel, pure beginner writing. Please be patient and bear with me.” The male lead is an ordinary man who, through a twist of fate, brings a mutated rabies virus back to China. It wasn't intentional, but it leads to a catastrophic disaster. On his journey to find his daughter, he faces all kinds of hardships and dangers. Only belatedly realizing what he h 787Reads8.1Score—14d adds
17. 67 末 Apocalypse: From the Start, I Get Teleportation, but Only for One Meter 末世：开局获得瞬移，但只有一米 Wu Youwei吴有谓Sci-Fi & Apocalypse335k WordsOngoing 2kReads5.4Score11714d adds
18. 68 末 Apocalypse Escape Log: I Went on a Killing Spree in the End Times 末日逃亡录：我在末世杀疯了 I Write on an Old Phone我用老年机码字Sci-Fi & Apocalypse166k WordsOngoing Synopsis: [No special powers, no System, no romance, mutants, evolved beings, ordinary people surviving the apocalypse] Lin Wen was playing video games just before graduating from college when a terrifying infectious virus suddenly swept across the world. Suspicion among survivors, raids by looters, and the fall of safe zones. The collapse of order, the darkness of human nature... As one companion after another dies, how can he survive in this post-apocalyptic world where humanity has been lost? 37Reads—Score—14d adds

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    You might want to check out this one. No female lead, no system, no rebirth, it's a coming-of-age story with a protagonist who's just an ordinary person! Zombies will continuously evolve and mutate, but humans have no superpowers! The plot is fast-paced and doesn't drag.

19. 69 末 Doomsday: You Were Told to Save the World, but You Turned the Palace into a Wall 末日：让你救世，你把皇宫砌成墙 Flying Snow and Pear Blossoms飞雪梨花Sci-Fi & Apocalypse449k WordsCompleted [Zombies + ancient setting + fictional world + no overpowered protagonist] In the third year of Yuanhe under the Great Wei, a plague of the dead breaks out, plunging the realm into chaos. A peerless swordsman, whose sword chills fourteen provinces with frost, becomes a Corpse King because he doesn't know the rule: “One scratch means death.” A senior monk from the Vajra Temple tries to chant sutras and guide the zombie horde to the afterlife, only to be gnawed down to his bones. In this world, I, 169Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The most desperate ancient apocalypse: a scratch means certain death, only a headshot will do; sound attracts corpses, and bloodshed brings disaster. The protagonist is an ordinary person with no internal energy, relying solely on himself to carve out a place for himself amidst hordes of zombies, neither relying on heaven nor earth.

20. 70 全 Global Zombie Transformation: Beautiful Female Zombies Want to Bite Me Every Day 全球尸化：美女丧尸天天想咬我 What a Half-Built Building烂尾楼捏Sci-Fi & Apocalypse2.3M WordsOngoing [Apocalypse + Slight Yandere + 1v1 Romance + Invincible Heroine + Pure Love] When the apocalypse arrived and the whole world became a zombie hellscape, I, a little streamer, hid at home, trembling in fear. Once my food ran out, I had no choice but to risk sneaking next door to survive, where I ran into a long-haired zombie neighbor! Even more absurdly, after drinking my blood, she regained her consciousness and became the [Zombie Queen], commanding a million zombies! My blood was apparently her 14.2kReads8.1Score1.7k14d adds
21. 71 丧 Zombies Are Everywhere, but They Won't Attack Me 丧尸遍地，只有我不被丧尸攻击 Teacher Cabbage Leaf白菜叶老师Sci-Fi & Apocalypse214k WordsOngoing The scarlet virus swept across the globe. Zombies roamed everywhere, tearing into human flesh, and civilization crumbled into ruins. While everyone else cowered in corners, Lu Zhe strolled through the hordes with a cigarette dangling from his lips. The zombies saw him and went around. They didn’t dare lay a finger on him! He unexpectedly awakened an immunity that made him the only person in the apocalypse whom zombies wouldn’t attack. He had no bleeding heart and no dream of saving the world. C 17Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The male protagonist in this post-apocalyptic world is immune to zombie attacks, isn't a saint, is selfish, and has a beautiful female zombie companion. His values ​​completely shattered my expectations.

22. 72 第 The Ninth Corpse Realm 第九尸界 Lonely Old Second孤老二Sci-Fi & Apocalypse360k WordsOngoing [Ensemble cast + realistic + imaginative + suspenseful + vivid characters + no stupid decisions] After experiencing another “fast-forward,” Qiu Sheng truly felt that his life was a messed-up old movie playing with constant glitches on a cheap player. Most of the time, the picture was smooth. He could clearly feel himself breathing, walking, and interacting with the world. But every so often, without warning or any discernible pattern, everything would suddenly go black, or rather, his consciousn 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Although it's not very long, it's worth reading and adding to your bookshelf. Listening to it will make the experience even more immersive.

23. 73 我 Pushing My Evolution to the Limit in the Apocalypse 我在末世极限进化 Medicine Delivery Service滴滴送药Sci-Fi & Apocalypse992k WordsOngoing Also known as The Apocalypse: My Girlfriend Is the Chosen One, and I’m the Top Dog [Apocalyptic evolution, zombies and mutated beasts, no System, one heroine, upright values, action-packed] Who didn’t dream of being a hero when they were young? Lin Mo did too, only to have reality grind him into the dirt. He used to think life was the harshest apocalypse of all, and that dreams of being a hero were nothing but childish fantasies. Until The real apocalypse arrived. Civilization collapsed, order f 1.8kReads—Score15814d adds

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    Zombie novels are here!!! General Su Qing, to escape an arranged marriage, accidentally enters a radiation-affected zone. In this desperate situation, she undergoes a fiery evolution, awakening extraordinary power! The seemingly useless Lin Mo unexpectedly awakens the unique "Source Crystal Devouring" divine skill in the post-apocalyptic ruins! While others toil for months, he can boost his strength by devouring just one Source Crystal! Leveling up? Breakthrough? It's just a matter of how many Source Crystals he has! When a princess in distress meets a post-apocalyptic "cheat king," is it a fateful encounter or a powerful alliance?

24. 74 拯 Saving the World: I Play the Savior in the Movies! 拯救世界：我在电影里当救世主！ Chen Shen 100陈深100Male-Channel Fanfiction321k WordsOngoing Chen Shen is a retired special forces soldier. He dies after being hit by a car while saving a little girl who ran into the road to pick up a ball. When he wakes, he finds that he hasn't disappeared, but is instead in a silent, empty System space. Bound to the “Savior System,” Chen Shen is told by a high-dimensional intelligent spirit that if he travels through a hundred movie worlds and helps each protagonist fulfill their mission to save the world, he can come back to life! From the massive ea 74Reads—Score—14d adds

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    It contains zombies, and the protagonist travels into different movies.

25. 75 末 Doomsday: I Summon China’s Civil and Military Heroes on Blue Star 末日：我在蓝星召唤华夏文臣武将 Ink Like You墨如妳Sci-Fi & Apocalypse934k WordsOngoing [This novel features the apocalypse, a System, summoning, legendary Chinese heroes, faction-building, a multi-heroines harem, disasters in multiple stages, high-stakes warfare, a clash of civilizations, and a growth-focused story.] In the autumn of 2027, not long after Huaqing University begins its semester, a mysterious fever sweeps across the world. When his former classmates turn into bloodthirsty monsters and the campus becomes a nest of corpses overnight, nineteen-year-old Wu Xin has no ch 663Reads—Score—14d adds

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    In a world besieged by zombies, ordinary college student Wu Xin activates a summoning system at a critical moment, summoning legendary figures like Yue Fei and Zhuge Liang from across time! This isn't a mindless wish-fulfillment story; it's a clash of wits and passion—civil officials establish systems, military generals train strong armies, and female protagonists shoulder responsibilities in various fields such as medical care and logistics. From surviving on campus to vying for supremacy, the protagonist grows step by step with responsibility and principles. The romance is subtle yet sophisticated, and the infrastructure and combat are hardcore. Witness how these legendary figures join their young commander in conquering the apocalypse and rebuilding an epic civilization!

26. 76 只 I’m Just Running a Hotel in the Apocalypse, I’m No Savior 只是在末世开酒店我真不是救世主 Worry-Free Bookmark无忧的书签Sci-Fi & Apocalypse282k WordsOngoing (Rebirth + apocalypse management + no romance + light ensemble cast) Zhuang Xinya was reborn. She had just passed the civil service exam and landed a job, only for a treacherous System to kill her so she could take part in some stupid competition. It then lied and told her she was the chosen one, reborn in the apocalypse to run a hotel. Fine. For the sake of returning to the real world and claiming the generous reward, she accepted her fate. In this new life, she swore to reclaim everything, whe 17Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female lead is a character who grows and develops; the pacing is a bit slow in the early stages, and she's not an invincible heroine from the start.

27. 77 行 The Walking Dead: No Way Out 行尸走肉之无路可退 Gui Lingyin鬼凌音Female-Channel Fanfiction795k WordsCompleted [The heroine grows over time + transmigrate + no golden finger + crossbow guy as love interest + ensemble cast + original story] This book focuses on logical storytelling and detailed battle scenes. It's not a power fantasy: there is no System, inventory space, superpower, or other cheat. This is a realistic, slow-burn story of surviving the apocalypse, grounded in reality. The early chapters mainly follow the two leads' perspectives, gradually shifting toward the ensemble cast. The plot is full 1.4kReads8.3Score—14d adds

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    This book features a female protagonist who transmigrates into the American TV series The Walking Dead. It has no system or superpowers, and her love interest is Daryl. It's logical and engaging, with a fresh plot and battles unlike the original series. The characters are well-developed, and the pacing is tight. Don't miss it!

28. 78 尸 Surviving the City of the Dead: An Ordinary Person’s Survival Handbook 尸城余生：普通人的求生手册 Flying Tuo Tuo飞翔的坨坨Sci-Fi & Apocalypse627k WordsCompleted No superpowers, no evolution, no golden finger, no swaggering and face-slapping, and no torturing the protagonist. This is a survival story about ordinary people in the apocalypse, with a focus on realism. Enjoy without worry. 395Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is worth watching.

29. 79 异 A Long Journey in Another World 异界旅途漫漫 The Mountain Moon Knows Not of You山月不知君Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsOngoing [No System + Original Story + Ensemble Cast + No Brain-Dead Characters + Fast-Paced + Pure Romance] I’m dedicated to creating a different kind of world and bringing everyone a fresh new thrill, along with a more realistic experience! The rain fell without letup, day after gloomy day. Beneath the curtain of rain... Travelers from another world, I’d like you to finish this terrible game of chess for me. Anyone can be a chess piece, anyone can be sacrificed. All living beings are players in this ga 6.1kReads—Score36014d adds

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    How about this one? Absolutely divine! It gets more and more exciting as you read on! Every beginning and character introduction is intricately connected by a powerful causal system. I highly recommend this isekai novel to everyone—it's one of my absolute favorites. The plot is thrilling, the logic is impeccable, and the aesthetics are superb. It's definitely the most worthwhile novel to read this year.

30. 80 重EN Too Many Reborn Heroes? Time to Bring in the Government 重生者太密集？我带国家队下场 Bian Lu边鹿Sci-Fi & Apocalypse758k WordsCompleted (A feel-good power fantasy, with a beautiful, badass heroine who confiscates golden fingers) “Sheng is the boss around here. She's ruthless and doesn't waste words. Cross her, and she'll take you down!” In the year 2323 of the Star Era, the apocalypse is about to begin. Some people awaken their powers early, while reborn people are already making their moves… As the head of a new department, Sheng An is responsible for recruiting and leading all the powered and reborn individuals, preparing for 123.7kReads9.7Score17.5k14d adds
31. 81 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 13.5kReads8.9Score1.3k14d adds
32. 82 丧 Zombie Express 丧尸专列 Bei Bei Bei Fu北北北馥Sci-Fi & Apocalypse1.9M WordsOngoing [Apocalypse, hyper-realistic, no System, hardcore, trains, heavy trucks, slow-paced, road-trip novel] [This book has a complete, independent world. Please don’t confuse it with similar works.] [The protagonist grows over time. If you want a protagonist who never makes mistakes, is invincible, and handles every situation perfectly from the start, please move on. This book isn’t for you.] A new virus spreading around the world was only the beginning. After infecting most people, it began causing m 59.3kReads9.2Score5.2k14d adds
33. 83 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 7.8kReads8.7Score55814d adds
34. 84 在 Urgent! My Ex-Boyfriend Turned into a Zombie and Came Looking for Me 在线急！前男友变成丧尸找上门了 Writing Sauce码字酱Sci-Fi & Apocalypse448k WordsCompleted Male lead: villain, zombie big shot, possessive, devoted only to her. Female lead: useless, bratty, pampered. Mind-reading. No System, no superpowers. An apocalypse story where human nature is dark. Readers with strong morals and upright values, please stay away. The male lead is a zombie who blindly spoils the female lead. If that bothers you, don't read. One last thing: don't overthink it. This is a work of fiction, so don't apply it to real life. When the apocalypse suddenly broke out, a litt 41.8kReads9.1Score4.4k14d adds
35. 85 末 The Doomsday Hourglass 末日沙漏 Swimming Piglet游泳的小猪Sci-Fi & Apocalypse3.5M WordsCompleted 9.9kReads7.6Score66314d adds

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    A brand new post-apocalyptic novel for 2026, with a realistic and heart-wrenching background. The author dares to write it; are you brave enough to read it? Zombies, AI entities, human survivors—who is your enemy? [Please follow][Please update more frequently][Good luck coming soon!]

36. 86 水 Crystal Hunter 水晶猎人 Uncle Who Loves Fried Pancakes爱吃炒饼的大叔Eastern Fantasy150k WordsCompleted Memories of my childhood inspired me to write this story. I hope the mysteries of history and the clash of civilizations make it as mysterious and captivating as crystal, and that my fellow readers, especially those born in the 1980s, will enjoy it! —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Zombie novel lovers rejoice! This post-apocalyptic novel without a system is full of suspense, with realistic and engaging character portrayals. The protagonist's high-IQ revenge is high-energy throughout, and the more you read, the more addictive it becomes.

37. 87 尸 Zombie Tide 1993 尸潮1993 The Demon King Needn't Debate Right and Wrong魔王无需论是非Sci-Fi & Apocalypse297k WordsCompleted [No romance, no special powers, no System, hardcore zombie apocalypse, a sincere work by a middle-aged author] The zombie apocalypse has come to Moscow, after the red flag fell. No System, no special powers, no reinforcements from the heavens. Every bullet fired is one less bullet left. Just three unlucky bastards: A black-market trader and former reconnaissance soldier, with sharp aim, few words, and fists of iron; A wisecracking interpreter, fluent in Russian, quick-witted, and easily scared; 174Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Unfortunately, I lack the education to write a high-quality book review, but my feeling is that it's good and worth reading.

38. 88 末 Apocalypse: The Crucible of Heaven and Earth 末世之天地熔炉 Mr. Qin Oh秦先生哦Sci-Fi & Apocalypse725k WordsOngoing The primordial world has been remade, the gods have returned, and Fengdu marks the boundary. Authority lies with Tianshu (Tianquan), military might with Kaiyang, and wealth is hidden in Tianji. Pojun is the spearhead, Tanlang steals the initiative, and Qisha decides the outcome. The Four Auspicious Beasts, treasures that guard the nation. Compared with those old relics, zombies and beastmen are nothing but appetizers. But so what? Tell those old fossils that times have changed. Old relics belong 907Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Here you go, but have some patience and read on. Don't skim through it.

39. 89 末 Reborn in the City of the Apocalypse, My First Order of Business Is Revenge 末世之都重生了当然要先报仇啦 The Galaxy Stretches into Zhaoye星河迢迢入昭野Sci-Fi & Apocalypse838k WordsOngoing [Post-Apocalyptic Rebirth] [Natural Disasters] [Zombies] [Stockpiling] [Infinite Space] [One-on-One Romance] [Happy Ending] [Strong Female Lead] Note: This is a purely fictional setting. Please do not use any real-world information or draw parallels to reality when it comes to official details. (Ranks and titles are all made up.) A poisonous fog descended without warning, plunging the entire world into disaster. Torrential rain, floods, extreme heat... Zombies and mutated plants and animals all 1.4kReads—Score14614d adds

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    This! There are zombies!

40. 90 神 Immortality Through Divine Sense 神识长生 Little Coal Ball on the Move会移动的小煤球Sci-Fi & Apocalypse340k WordsCompleted Survival in the apocalypse (●, ●) There is a tiny bit of romance, to move the plot along (●, ●) No System (●, ●) No invincible superpowers (●, ●) The spirit rain has come, and civilization has collapsed. Cities have become breeding grounds for bizarre creatures, while the wilderness has become a hunting ground for roaring mutant beasts. Amid this global wave of transformation, Zhong Cen is the “prophet.” His consciousness once reached the future, where he witnessed every possible ending. He help 5Reads—Score114d adds

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    There's no systematic post-apocalyptic story, just some insect and animal mutations, and various factions vying for power 😜😅😜😜😅[pouting]😅🥺😅🥺😅🥺🤔🥺

41. 91 丧 Zombie Apocalypse: Starting Out in Xuzhou With an Iron Tide 丧尸末世：坐标徐州开局钢铁洪流 Chasing the Sun in Winter凛冬逐日Sci-Fi & Apocalypse205k WordsOngoing "What! You mean someone turned into a zombie and bites everyone they see?" "No problem. I've got a 12.7 mm QJZ-89 heavy machine gun." "What! You mean they can evolve, becoming incredibly strong and faster than lions, with more strength than tigers?" "What, then let it go... tell my Type 99A main battle tank that!" On August 23, 2027, after a crimson fog swept across the globe, the zombie apocalypse descended with a roar, and human civilization teetered on the brink of collapse in an instant. 3kReads—Score14314d adds

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    This one is pretty good. It features a few countries and armies that still have a presence in post-apocalyptic stories. If you're looking for a more realistic post-apocalyptic novel, you can give it a try.

42. 92 灿 Land of the Radiant Dead: Earth's Trial Ground 灿烂尸生之地球试炼场 Cloud-Riding Knight驾云骑士Sci-Fi & Apocalypse1.0M WordsCompleted No transmigration, no rebirth: he turns into a zombie from the start. No revenge, no betrayal: he only wants to survive. Go abroad, hold nothing back: kill humans and zombies alike. Superpowers that level up, with no class restrictions. No System, no favoritism toward the protagonist, and keep yourself in check. The apocalypse arrives, and Earth becomes a trial ground for a higher civilization. Wei Xinwu turns into a zombie from the start. Under the human army's purge, ordinary zombies have no h 1.1kReads8.9Score10014d adds

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    No time travel, no rebirth, just turning into a zombie; no revenge, no betrayal, just the will to survive; going abroad without hesitation, even zombies love their country; possessing superpowers, leveling up, no distinction between professions. No system, no indiscriminate killing, we also believe in reason.

43. 93 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 626Reads—Score10014d adds

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    Zombies + superpowers + strong female lead, amazing action scenes

44. 94 末 Apocalypse Journey: Protecting the Seeds of Civilization 末世征途：守护文明火种 Run, Little Foal!小马驹快跑呀Sci-Fi & Apocalypse219k WordsOngoing [No System + Not Reborn + Ensemble Cast + Superpowers + Intelligent Characters + New Humanity] 🧟 The apocalypse arrived, and 98% of the world's population became infected and turned into zombies. A lucky few survivors awakened Superpowers and became superpowered individuals. Some only cared about protecting themselves and stayed out of things; others seized territory and committed every kind of evil. As ordinary people were driven from their homes, their lives brutalized, their dignity trampled, 14Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I recently stumbled upon a realistic zombie apocalypse novel. It doesn't feature mindless, overpowered gameplay; the protagonist survives entirely through meticulous attention to detail. The protagonist starts by contracting a special virus after a car accident, awakening a danger warning ability. From scavenging supplies in his old apartment building to luring away hordes of zombies, every action is grounded in the logic of an ordinary person. The author effectively portrays the urge to headshot zombies and the helplessness of dwindling resources. The pacing is comfortable, and the logic is sound.

45. 95 活 Dawn of the Living Dead: The Road Home at the End of the World 活死人黎明之末日归途 Chasing Flowers to the Sea 666逐花归海666Sci-Fi & Apocalypse137k WordsOngoing [End of the world + zombies + no System + no saintly protagonist] This is the collapse of civilization, and a crucible for humanity. Trapped with no way out and surrounded by zombies, Lin Ye must carve a path to survival with blood and wit. He must either sink into the darkness or become the blade of dawn that pierces the apocalypse! 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Highly recommended!!! It's so good you can't stop watching, the more you watch, the better it gets!!!

46. 96 末 Cultivating in the Apocalypse: I Wander Freely with Beauties, Unconcerned with Worldly Affairs 末世修真：我携美逍遥不问世事 Mighty Mountain Lord山君威Sci-Fi & Apocalypse291k WordsCompleted Post-apocalyptic + cultivation + multiple heroines + no saintly protagonist + playing it safe + no System Calm and rational + everyday life + gradual growth On the eve of the apocalypse, Lin Xiao gains the only legacy of cultivation and begins his rise to the top. Zombies overrun the cities, turning the world into a living hell. While everyone else struggles desperately to survive, Lin Xiao sits comfortably at home, cultivating in peace, surrounded by beauties and enjoying a leisurely life in t 3.1kReads—Score34714d adds

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    A novel worth reading

47. 97 末 Apocalypse Farming: From One Acre to Invincibility 末世种田：从一亩地到无敌 Bai Ye Rabbit白也兔Sci-Fi & Apocalypse500k WordsCompleted A sudden apocalypse descends, with zombies roaming everywhere and human civilization teetering on the brink of collapse. Zhang Yi unexpectedly awakens the ability to control plants. In the depths of despair, he mutates an ordinary Venus flytrap into “Crimson Vine.” It devours zombies and guards his base, becoming his most dependable line of defense. But that isn’t enough. To survive in this brutal world, Zhang Yi turns his attention to two more Venus flytraps. He takes the risk of guiding them 28Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The plant evolution setting cleverly balances logical consistency with novelty. The parasitic properties of dodder, amplified by the red mist, become the core mechanism of the "wearable vine armor"; the digestive glands of the Venus flytrap evolve into an enticing scent to lure prey; and the roots of the old willow tree, passively filtering the red mist, awaken into an active purification field under the catalysis of the protagonist's superpower—each new ability unlocked feels both reasonable and surprising. The honeycomb structure design of the floating fortress pushes the core ability of metal manipulation to the boundaries of imagination: 12,000 cubic meters, 100 tons, 200 meters high, and 60 kilometers per hour—imagination constrained by data is more convincing than wild fantasy.

48. 98 穿 I Transmigrated to the Apocalypse, and My Flowerpot Connects to a Bank! 穿越末世，我的花盆通银行！ Storyteller话家Sci-Fi & Apocalypse221k WordsOngoing [Superpowers]! But in this wasteland world, where the tenth day and time-stopping... seem to be what they call... wild dog milk! People with abilities. Potatoes every day, potatoes every day! Back on Earth, I used to complain about the food at every meal. Now those dishes have become delicacies I can only dream of... Sigh, when can I go home? Dig a hole, bury some dirt... Count one, two, three, four, five! Plant anything but renminbi... Amid the gray fog and crumbling ruins, a skinny young m 43Reads—Score—14d adds

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    These two books are very good and worth reading.

49. 99 尸 Adrift in a Sea of Corpses: Betrayed from the Start, I’ve Gone Completely Mad 尸海浮生：开局遭背叛我彻底疯魔 Tiger Fang虎齿Sci-Fi & Apocalypse210k WordsOngoing (No System, no transmigration, no cheats, no invincibility. There are supernatural abilities, human enhancement, biological hazards...) Nan Taiming was framed and fell into dire straits, his life hitting rock bottom. A sudden, abnormal downpour swept across the globe, and an unknown crisis descended without warning, bringing civilization to the brink of collapse. Amid the chaos, Nan Taiming unexpectedly escaped. In this wasteland-like new world, he chose to protect the survivors around him, make 85Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Push, push, push!

50. 100 生 Survival: I'll Lead Everyone in Building Tower Defense 生存之我带大家建塔防 Dugu Zilong独孤紫龙Sci-Fi & Apocalypse507k WordsCompleted My new work is here! Please head over to Tomato Novel to read it. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 35Reads—Score—14d adds

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    No space, no system, no superpowers! A great story about building a base by fighting zombies with just sword and gun.

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