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- 1 From a Parallel World, Into the Zombie Apocalypse Again 从平行世界而来，再遇丧尸 A doomsday survival novel with no harem, no System, and no supernatural powers. Later, this book will be updated alongside a related work, First Encounter with Zombies, which comes from a parallel world. You need to read both books to piece together the entire plot. The protagonist has only one goal: to ensure his family can survive the apocalypse, whatever the cost. Three years ago, Huang Yunfan, who had been living in another world, accidentally transmigrated to the world he now inhabits. H 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 2 Qiming Reboot: The Truth of the Apocalypse! 启明重启：末日的真相！ [No special powers + Ordinary people + Interlocking plot] [Stockpiling supplies + Plot + Growth + Teamwork] At first, it was only a struggle between humanity and nature... The nuclear wastewater from Japan caused marine life to mutate. People who ate the mutated creatures became like the zombies in movies, but not quite the same. Later, humanity repelled nature's first wave of retaliation. In just a few days, it seemed that nature wasn't so formidable after all... Little did they know that the c —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 3 An Incomplete Apocalypse 不完整末日 The virus has been spreading for two years. Maybe there isn't any time left to wait... I'm Wang Yu. Where should I go? How can I survive? Someone, please save me. And who can I save? —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 4 A Record of Doomsday 末日记实录 Epidemics, nuclear wastewater, the apocalypse, wastelands, and a massive zombie outbreak. Truth and illusion blur together as people rely on instinct to survive the end of the world. How long could you last in an apocalyptic wasteland? No supernatural abilities in this story. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 5 The Final Survivor: Zero 最终幸存者【零】 [Zombies + Disasters + Apocalypse + Survival + Survivors + Base + A Beacon of Righteousness] No System or pocket dimension, no formulaic face-slapping, and no wish-fulfillment. If that bothers you, read something else. “Have you ever wondered if, one day in the future, the world we live in might become completely unrecognizable?” “You mean...?” “A zombie virus, a massive volcanic eruption, a new ice age...” “What should we do?” “Fight to survive and become the last survivors!” 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 6 Light in the Darkest Rift 黑暗缝隙里的光明 [Apocalypse + zombies + survival + no superpowers + no harem + ruthless] An inexplicable virus swept across the globe. People called it the zombie virus. When the apocalypse arrived, college student Yun Fan witnessed it all. He faced not only the danger of zombies, but also the threat posed by other humans. For his own safety, he showed no mercy to potential threats, and his hands were stained with blood. “This strike is for his hand.” “This strike is for us.” “This strike is for all the good pe 15Reads—Score—14d adds
- 7 Doomsday: A Homebody’s Road to Survival 末日，一个宅男的求生之路 Lin Tian was an ordinary homebody. While traveling, a zombie virus outbreak trapped him in a hotel, where he managed to survive the first wave. Alone in his hotel room, with his ammunition and food finally running out, he decided at last to fight his way out. He struggles to survive alone in the brutal apocalypse, picking up his weapon and charging headlong into this world. Zombies, evolved humans, and all kinds of mutated creatures: is this nature's way of culling the world, or a conspiracy to —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 8 After a Foot Massage, the Zombie Apocalypse? 足浴之后，丧尸末日了？ No superpowers, no System, no transmigration, no being reborn. Every knife strike draws blood, every bullet hits flesh. This isn't a power fantasy, and the pacing is slow. Read with caution if that bothers you. Zhang Hai, a country boy with no connections who makes a living selling things from a street stall, has to rely on all kinds of bizarre methods to kill zombies and survive the apocalypse. When the zombie apocalypse comes, the most dangerous thing is being too softhearted, because it will 13Reads—Score—14d adds
- 9 Survival of the Devourer 噬者生存 [Apocalyptic survival] [Cunning and sinister] [Comedic plot] The world’s gone to hell, so what’s wrong with being a little handsy? Parallel universes, the surface and inner worlds, collapsing planes The fusion of two worlds made of different substances brings an overwhelming catastrophe to the countless tiny creatures living on the earth. In a blink, the entire world becomes a brutal arena where survival is at stake. Humans fall from rulers to prey. To stay alive, accepting the filthy self f —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 10 Survivors in the Wake of the Virus 病毒下的幸存者 Also known as: Zombies Are Coming, and I'm Escaping in a Fire Truck Can you imagine it? "Putting out fires and rescuing people, then suddenly getting bitten by a zombie." Hi, everyone! I'm Hu Chen, a fire brigade captain. I ran into zombies while fighting a fire, and the virus infected my crew. The fire station fell, so I had no choice but to modify a fire truck and escape with my family and brothers. We've stayed at a university, beaten up a punk, sparred with an instructor, fought zombies, and —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 11 The Guard Corps: The Zombie Era 守卫军：丧尸纪元 [No System, no cultivation, from fighting through a zombie-infested city to a world war] “When faced with natural disasters, humanity often stands united. But what about disasters caused by people?” An accidental incident caused a large-scale outbreak of the zombie virus in City A. However, thanks to military intervention, the situation remained somewhat under control. Though progress was slow, the tide of war had been steadily turning in humanity's favor. Just as they were about to capture the 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 12 The Final Singer 终末歌者 [Sci-fi + apocalypse survival + zombies + realism + mutated animals and plants + ...] This book contains graphic violence, bloodshed, horror, suspense, and humor, as well as content that may conflict with the values of ordinary people living in peaceful times. Please read with caution!!! Synopsis: Set against a broad approximation of modern society, this book explores a parallel story world shaped by the plausible chain of events that could follow an uncontrollable outbreak of zombies and mutate 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 13 The Walking Dead: Survival 行尸走肉之生存 No special abilities, no System. The protagonist leads a mighty army, exterminates every zombie, rules the Asian continent, and vies for world domination. The apocalypse arrives, and darkness engulfs the world. In this perilous world, Li Mu initially wants only to survive and find a happy home. Also known as I’m Better Than Qin Shi Huang: Ruling the World in the Apocalypse 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 14 Survival Guide 逃生指南 How can ordinary women survive in the apocalypse? How can they carry on? Should they eke out a miserable existence, or fight their way to survival? When the long night seems endless, they raise their torches high. One woman presses forward fearlessly to save another, and together they overcome every hardship. From Xinlin Residential Complex to the forests stretching for thousands of miles, they endure trial after trial, tempering themselves through suffering and living with a clear conscience. T 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 15 Three Loops to Escape 逃亡三周目 [Note: This story is entirely fictional.] Fiction! Fiction! Fiction! Lu Ren once lived a happy life, but a series of upheavals as he grew up made him quiet and withdrawn. In other people’s eyes, he became just another passerby. After starting university, Lu Ren, who had little interest in socializing, gradually found himself caught up in one “trouble” after another. Through his interactions with his friend Han Yong and many others, his personality began to change a little. Then his chaotic famil —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 16 The Cold Silence of Doomsday 末日冷清 She dreams about the apocalypse in class, never expecting it to actually arrive. Mutations begin on the very first day. Will the beautiful heroine Huang Yiyi become a god while staying true to herself, or join the zombies and conquer the world? Watch her roam freely and fight across the apocalypse. 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 17 Zombie Apocalypse: An Axe from the Start 丧尸末世：开局一把斧 No rebirth, no transmigration, no stockpiling, no supernatural abilities, no System. Set in the future, this is a story of humanity rebuilding civilization and facing the walking dead with nothing but flesh and blood. In April 2040, a zombie virus erupts across the world. An unforeseen catastrophe plunges human society into chaos... On the eve of the outbreak, thirty-year-old Shen Tuyin is on his way home for a blind date when a car accident leaves him and other survivors stranded in a small vil 15Reads—Score—14d adds
- 18 The Tower: Doomsday and the Self 高塔：末日世界与自我 [Apocalypse: zombies × natural disasters and human-made calamities × ensemble cast; no supernatural abilities] The human calamity brewing amid the flames destroys everything that had once been peaceful and serene. Then come the zombie crisis, natural disasters, and more human-made catastrophes. The Apocalypse arrives in silence. Some celebrate, others wail. In this world, people must watch out for zombies, face natural disasters, and beware of human treachery. Where can the masses turn? [An ense 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 19 Racing Through a Virus-Ridden World 驰骋在充满病毒的世界之中 Sci-fi apocalypse survival + no superpowers or System + a natural meeting that blossoms into romance + brutality, human nature, and witty humor. As the apocalypse arrives, Xue Tianqing encounters Xu Qingxue, an executive assistant to the chairman. They help each other, and their relationship gradually grows closer. Later, at a survivor camp, he meets new friends, new enemies, and a mature woman who is both righteous and wicked. What ties do these women have to Xue Tianqing? Do they belong to —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 20 A Zombie Horde Breaks Out, and I Start Reclaiming the Wasteland 丧尸潮暴发，我在末世开荒 Zombies erupted without warning, and the apocalypse threw the world into chaos. The long-awaited weekend of Su Hang, an ordinary office worker, was ruined by the hordes of zombies, forcing him to struggle for survival. He and his companions fought their way out of the city, overcame countless dangers, and rebuilt their home. No supernatural abilities, no golden finger, no System, no spatial storage, no saintly protagonist, and no massive stockpiling. This story is all about realism. P.S. The mai 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 21 The Apocalypse Holy Sword 末世圣剑 In a zombie apocalypse, a crowbar is like a holy sword that can do anything. A college student relies on a crowbar to survive through sheer grit. Rules for surviving the apocalypse, a survival guide. No special abilities, no System, just pure realism. [Zombies + gritty survival + campus + strong male lead + survival] Amid the endless dangers and challenges of the zombie apocalypse, college student Sun Shizhen presses forward with nothing but his all-purpose crowbar and survival skills, fighting 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 22 Campus of the Walking Dead 校园恐尸 [Apocalypse + Zombies + Survival + No System + No Superpowers + No Harem] On this day, rain falls across the entire Federation! This isn't an abnormal weather event, but a deranged plan by an enemy nation to wipe out the population! The rain contains a terrifying zombie virus, set to turn the entire Federation into a zombie paradise! No one is spared if they're caught in the rain, young or old, man or woman! The school where Lu Yuan is studying is no exception. Zombies run rampant, and coun 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 23 The Nation Gave Me a System in the Apocalypse 末世之国家给我发系统 An outbreak of an unknown virus brings the entire country to a standstill. After the Spark System is activated, the System takes control of the whole nation. Thanks to his outstanding leadership, Zhang Chen is chosen as a candidate for the country's "Successor Program"... 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 24 Doomsday Game: I Awaken the Plundering Talent from the Start 末日游戏：开局觉醒掠夺天赋 The planes overlap, zombies descend, and the global apocalypse game begins! Lin Guoxiao, the God of War of the apocalypse in Huaxia, has been reborn! “Ding! You killed a Fat Zombie and looted 20 jin of fat!” [Fat: Greasy enough to drip. Seems like it’s called corpse oil.] “Ding! You killed a Mutant Cockroach and looted the Undying Cockroach talent!” [Undying Cockroach: The more recklessly you court death, the stronger you get. Of course, once you die, it’s all over.] In this life, he won’t l 9Reads—Score—14d adds
- 25 Doomsday: The Final Battle Before Dawn 末日：黎明前的最后一战 Here are a few reasons you should recommend this book: 1. This loser likes reading it. 2. The plot develops normally, with no outrageous settings. 3. My writing is pretty good. 4. I'm a student. 5. Please, please read it qwq 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 26 The Zombie Crisis in the Island Nation 丧尸危机在岛国 A rain of viruses brings an extinction-level plague to Japan’s islands. It makes the dead rise faster, and zombies overrun the entire country. Yet the virus’s first target is the Japanese people. Scientists investigate the truth behind the virus and discover that it can actually be traced back to... Category 74Reads—Score—14d adds
- 27 The Apocalypse's Keeper of Books: The Last Great Encyclopedia 末世守书人：最后的大百科 [Apocalypse + survival + saving civilization + zombie mutations + solo protagonist + map-based adventure] A gritty, realistic wasteland survival story. Confronting human weaknesses and battling the environment will be the hope of redeeming ourselves and our species! In a wasteland ravaged by apocalyptic mutations, a spreading virus caused genetic mutations in humanity. Most people became mindless, bloodthirsty de-evolved savages who roamed about slaughtering others. Civilization had crumbled, or 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 28 The Apocalypse’s Enigma 末世迷焉 Zombies, radioactive rain, dense fog, blizzards, mutated creatures. A string of disasters has descended upon Earth. Where can humanity find a way out? What secrets is the military hiding? What's beyond the ice wall? Are there worlds beyond our own?! Do strange and legendary creatures walk side by side?! Join the protagonist in uncovering the truth beneath this rotting world. Can they find a path to salvation through the layers of fog? Is there no way back, or are we trapped here by our own doing 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 29 The Third-Person Perspective 第三者视觉 I leap through time and space to experience life and death, and I'd rather do it with you. First-person perspective [Zombies + Survival + Sci-Fi + Mutation + Competitive Gaming + Romance]. I arrived in the age of the Infected and happened to meet you. My memories of the past were gone, so we journeyed together through the world of the Infected! It was as if fate had destined it: the two of us understood each other perfectly. We helped one another and fought our way through every crisis... —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 30 Academy of the Undead: Lost in the Apocalypse 尸起学院：末日迷途 [Realistic apocalypse + absurdist style, intense and harrowing! Not a power fantasy!] Follow the story of a young aspiring warlord as he outwits other survivors in the apocalypse and ultimately finds redemption. Liu Chen was an ordinary vocational school student. But a sudden zombie virus changed his peaceful life. What happens when more than twenty people are trapped in a classroom with barely any food or supplies? After escaping the school through a horde of the living dead, where can they go? 63Reads6.4Score—14d adds
- 31 A Wish Upon a Meteor Shower 流星雨的愿望 [Apocalypse][No Romance][System][Decisive and Ruthless][No Self-Sacrifice] New Year's Eve marks both the end of one year and the beginning of another. On a day when families gather, strange phenomena appeared in the sky. A red moon hung overhead, its crimson light covering the heavens. People took it as an auspicious sign that the sun and stars were shining brightly. Little did they know that the Apocalypse was quietly descending amid their laughter and cheerful chatter. The arrival of the Sprin —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 32 Beyond the Seven Days 七日之外 Apocalypse, survival, wasteland, farming, and a savage girlfriend. When the apocalypse arrives, a musclebound uncle says, “Brother, I’m your most loyal supporter. I’ll help you conquer the world!” A savage girl says, “Big brother, let me warm your bed, okay?” Mutant zombies? Sorry, your claws may be sharp, but the sword in my hand is just as deadly! Mutant beasts? Here are two choices: let me ride you, or die! Ordinary zombies? Hmm, you’re useless. You may as well die! Zhao Tianyang inexplicably 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 33 The Tainted: Guardians of the Dawn 污核之众：曙光守护 [Apocalypse + zombies + no rebirth + no superpowers + no System + traditional realism + no mindless wish fulfillment] After completing a year as an intern, Xu Yi is hired as a police officer at the municipal bureau. He is immediately assigned to mentor a new intern, Liu Wanxing. Just as Xu Yi is worrying about whether he can handle training a newcomer, an even bigger problem quietly emerges. An unusual riot breaks out at the airport in Linhai City's Linnan District. Xu Yi, a police officer with 38Reads—Score—14d adds
- 34 The End: A Journey with Nowhere to Go 末路：道尽途穷 [No supernatural powers, no stockpiling, not a wish-fulfillment story. Don't read if that's not your thing.] Qingzhou and Jiujin meet half a month before the apocalypse breaks out. Half a month later, they set off on a desperate escape. Along the way, they encounter all kinds of stories, and gradually uncover the cause of the apocalypse... When faced with the world's final doomsday, what will they do... Will Earth be destroyed once and for all? 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 35 Surviving the Cataclysm 惊变生存 After five years of service, I, Liu Mingkai, had finally reached the day of my discharge, only for disaster to erupt uncontrollably on the very last day. When my former comrade contacted me, he gave me the wrong address, leading him into the worst-hit area! Unable to reach him, should I go stop him from entering the disaster zone, or put my own safety ahead of our friendship? 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 36 Getting By as a Team Leader in the Apocalypse 末世混个队长当 The origin of the apocalypse has always been a mystery that humanity cannot unravel. Since the apocalypse began, humanity has fought a relentless battle against the zombies in order to survive. After years of effort, humanity and the zombies eventually reached a peaceful coexistence. Lin Mohan was an office drone just starting out in the world. When she suddenly transmigrated, she thought she would get to live a carefree life. Who could have guessed she wouldn't get a laid-back life, but ins 11Reads6.4Score214d adds
- 37 What Was Lost 往日遗失 (First of all, I hereby declare that I’m writing this story purely because I want to write one. I’m short on money in real life, but writing books is basically not going to solve that. I write stories as a hobby, and I’m not asking anyone to read them. Don’t like it? Turn left at the door and get lost!!! I can’t go into detail about a lot of things in my stories, because I don’t want to get called in for tea. In a word, if you like it, shut up and read. If you don’t, shut up and get lost.) I hon 25Reads—Score—14d adds
- 38 Doomsday Survival: On the Road Among the Dead 末日生存之人在尸途 Walking corpses, wild beasts, combat; Survival, off-roading, the journey home; Gunfire, gear, vehicles; For the best reading experience, brothers, a friendly reminder: This is a realistic apocalypse novel. Readers under sixteen should read with a family member present! It’s grounded in common sense, has no saintly self-sacrifice, features lots of women, and has no female lead. If you like stories about stockpiling goods in a supermarket space, turn right and head out. Remember to close the door 209Reads8.7Score—14d adds
- 39 The Filthcore Crowd 污核之众 [No rebirth + no superpowers + no awakening + no System + no cheats + no brainless decisions + human nature true to each character’s circumstances] After the Great Union wantonly discharged nuclear wastewater, a new virus emerged: the “Nuclear Waste Virus,” a rabies virus mutated by radiation from the wastewater. It sparked a global zombie crisis. In this apocalypse, where the Nuclear Waste Virus has unleashed hordes of zombies, survivors in cities across the country must protect themselves am 44Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 40 Wildflowers Bloom Anew in Spring 野草闲花逢春生 This is a zombie-apocalypse novel I wrote on a whim, using what I think is a down-to-earth style. The story centers on the successive appearance of zombies, spirits, demons, and fox spirits, alongside the protagonists' comedic everyday lives. The protagonist is named after a gangster I used to really like, so I borrowed his name. However, the protagonist won't appear until somewhat later. This is my first time writing, and I hope you enjoy it. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 41 The Wandering Zombie 流浪的丧尸 [No being reborn + no superpowers + no resurrection + no hoarding supplies + no pocket dimension + no collecting crystal cores + no mutated beasts + no leveling up + no womanizing] Note: This isn't a power fantasy. It's a zombie apocalypse story about wandering and struggling to survive. Survival is hard, and danger lurks at every turn. He Yajun is a wanted murderer on the run, scraping by at the very bottom of society. He ekes out a living and hides wherever he can, until one day a zombie disas 6Reads—Score214d adds
- 42 A Commoner's Life in the Biochemical Apocalypse 生化末世下的升斗小民 If you were an ordinary commoner and a zombie outbreak suddenly hit, what would you do? This book has no mindless plot, no System, rebirth, or transmigration, and no cultivation techniques or high technology... —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 43 Apocalypse: Breaking Through the Dawn 末世，冲出破晓 [Zombie apocalypse + disastrous start + no golden finger + road escape + limited enhancements] You wake up in a rented apartment, and the zombie apocalypse begins! Watch as I lead a team across China, make it through the darkness, and welcome the dawn! 1.6kReads8.5Score10014d adds
- 44 Endless Zombie Tide: Squad W's Fight for Survival 无限尸潮：W小队绝境求生 [Warning: This book has no System, no superpowers, and no endless power trips. It’s a realistic, slow-paced story about a squad fighting to survive. If you prefer fast-paced power fantasies, just scroll on. Don’t waste your time.] Others go solo, cheat their way to godhood, and use systems to crush the zombie hordes. Veteran Lu Jianzhe fights shoulder to shoulder with the W Squad, carving a path to survival through the desperate situation with expert tactics and unshakable conviction. Every life —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 45 Doomsday Journey, Starting on Qingming Festival 末日征途，从清明节开始 [Zombies] [Mutant beasts] [No System] [No spatial storage] [No supernatural abilities] [Mild physical enhancement] [Realistic] Nuclear pollution? A virus? Global cataclysm! Mutated creatures sweep across Blue Star: terrifying zombies, zombified animals, bizarre sea beasts... The apocalypse bares its sharp fangs. The world lies in ruins, and human hearts are as cold as ice. Can Blue Star successfully reboot... 476Reads7.4Score—14d adds
- 46 City of Peril in the Apocalypse 末世危城 The apocalypse has come, and humanity is treated like dogs. If you want to survive, you have to become a demon! The secrets of his twin wives, the arrival of the Sword of Xuantian, passion, suspense, joy, and thrills: it’s all in this book! 46Reads7.5Score—14d adds
- 47 Subspace Transmigration: World 1 次时空穿越：世界1 This is a world filled with blood and slaughter... People and things, good and evil, love and hate all make up this world... There is no absolute safety here... Even those closest to you will betray you... As dusk falls, under the crimson sky screen, will you find the true meaning of life? 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 48 What Would You Do If Zombies Suddenly Broke Out? 如果突然爆发丧尸你会怎么做 The laptop's motherboard burned out, and the original manuscript has been lost, so I can't continue updating the story. I wrote this book many years ago, and the complete manuscript was already finished. There's no way I can reconstruct it from memory. The only solution is to cut the whole thing and make major revisions. I plan to start rewriting it from the beginning once I finish my other book. 20Reads—Score—14d adds
- 49 When the Apocalypse Arrives, Fight Your Way to Dawn 末世降临之杀出个黎明 No System, no rebirth, and no goody-two-shoes hero. This work strives for realism, presenting readers with a richly detailed world at the end of the world. The protagonist undergoes a beneficial mutation, becoming stronger, wiser, and quicker than ordinary people. He can also grow stronger step by step by killing zombies. The story will offer as scientifically grounded an explanation for this as possible later on. However, he never becomes absurdly powerful, and there are no scenes of moving m —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 50 I’m a Strategist in the Apocalypse 我在末世当参谋 [Apocalyptic Mind Games] + [God-Tier Brain Powers] + [play the pig to eat the tiger] + [Strong Allies] + [Survival and Base-Building] When the apocalypse hits, ordinary office worker Li Rui awakens what seems like a useless power: his head grows a size larger. But he unexpectedly unlocks an extraordinary brain, with a photographic memory, millisecond-fast analysis, and telescopic vision and super-hearing! From the start, he takes refuge in a library, devouring books on medicine, mechanics, and s 1Reads6.5Score—14d adds
