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The Strays

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Reads 42
Votes 1
Parts 29
Time 6h 31m

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A decade has passed since a pandemic decimated the global adult population. Everyone over the age of 25 is dead, leaving a world full of kids and no governing bodies. Cities fractured into factions, and everyone does what they must to survive with the limited resources at their disposal. The story focuses on Caelyn Lewis and her return home to Cadence for the first time since the death of her younger brother Miles. Here she is reunited with old friends, and must face the ghosts of her past to save the future, Caelyn is forced to make many difficult choices to protect a family she never thought she'd belong to, as she grapples what might be her first love, grief, trauma and loss, as well as a vindictive, psychopathic stalker, that she had hoped she'd never have to see again. Can she prevent another cataclysmic event and preserve her newly formed relationships, or will she be forced to make an impossible choice?

TW: Contains scenes of graphic violence and gore throughout the book. Also contains inferences to violence, sex and sexual assault. Graphic depictions of bodily mutilation and sexual violence contained within the last few chapters. Please Be Advised.

This book is suitably recommended for those over the age of 17, though readers discretion is advised.All Rights Reserved

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What Lasts in Us by monstrousbeauty

**COMPLETED** Several years after the world succumbed to a deadly strain of measles that turned those infected into crazed, mindless cannibals, Charlotte wanders the backroads alone, content with surviving day-to-day. That is until she crosses paths with Nate and his daughter, Emmi. Emmi is not and cannot be vaccinated against the disease, so the only way to protect her and give her some kind of life is to reunite her with her estranged mother in a quarantine zone on the other side of the country. Charlotte wants nothing to do with Nate or the girl who looks like her dead sister. She does not want to go through the grief of losing people again if something bad was to happen. And something bad does happen when Emmi is kidnapped, and it is no one's fault but Charlotte's. Through this obligation alone, Charlotte feels like it is her responsibility to get Emmi back, to right her wrong. In helping Nate pursue his kidnapped daughter, Charlotte inadvertently allows herself to feel again, to care for those other than herself. But with the clock ticking, Charlotte's new found family may just end up like her own, dead and destroyed, if Emmi is exposed to the disease that her father tried so hard to protect her from.

The Wanted Pet by KKfanatic

Vampires and humans made a treaty 1500 years ago, a treaty to keep peace and for both species to live normal lives, however behind the nice human world was a dark secret the vampires have been keeping, a all male supernatural race known for their cruelty and strength After years of plotting vampires finally made their move beginning to over take and destroy human towns, adults were killed and children were kidnapped to serve vampire's in a range of different roles 18 year old Caelyn was born in a long line of hunters, a group known for their success against the supernatural, as a child she was taught everything to know about the supernatural, not having a normal childhood until one night after her father died, she got the strength to choose to run away knowing what her brother planned to do with her, knowing she was nothing but a pawn in their game, to not make it far for 6 years she was held hostage by a unstable yet protective rouge werewolf Oscar, then one night he got killed and she was freed Finding the group she was going to run too as a child she became a hunter again yet she wanted to protect the ones who needed protecting until her town was overtaken by vampires after accidentally attacking the one of the three pureblood brothers and the only hybrid the complex yet unstable Xander makes her his blood pet little do they all know that she isn't human and not only is a sector one vampire lying about his identity and a supernatural hunter looking for her Warning: This story is mature readers 18+ only, features bad language, rape and sexual content

Survival's Sacrifice by PebblesPebblesPebs

Alexandria Evergreen and Clarke Griffin. A high school track star turned college athlete turned soccer coach and a doctor... Well... A fourth-year resident. Fate keeps finding ways to put them together, yet life and the outbreak that caused civilization to end and people to go feral, keeps finding ways to break them apart. They say everything is fair in love and in the apocalypse, but will Clarke and Lexa find ways to survive? Will they do so because of each other or in spite of each other? And will they find their way back to each other or will they end up separated forever at last? A story of love and loss, trust and betrayal. Only the strongest will survive. I'll be putting trigger warnings below, and I will add to the list as new potential triggers become relevant in the story. Always feel free to let me know if I have missed any. TW: Strong language, blood and gore, sexual content, violence, threat of SA, torture.

Outbreak of the End by Jose84302

In a world shattered by a shift in the Earth's solar system in 2020, extreme climate changes wreak havoc globally, bringing snowstorms, sandstorms, and other natural disasters. Amid this chaos, Alex fights to protect his younger brother, Lucas, and a group of survivors. As a viral outbreak spreads, triggering horrific transformations in people, Alex navigates a city engulfed by the undead. While he copes with the presumed death of his girlfriend Mia, he discovers unexpected connections with other survivors, particularly Maria, who he feels a special connection with. Their bond grows amidst the turmoil, hinting at deeper feelings, while Alex clings to the hope of possibly finding Mia again. The story weaves themes of survival, loss, and the resilience of the human spirit in an apocalyptic landscape. Sidenote : I will be updating the story every 4 days, thank you!!!

Saving Ava Collins by lovelyQueen16

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THE DEVIL' S WRATH by almondxeye

A profound love between two people betting against all odds, would they be able to stand together? or let the fate decide... Synopsis: Two different souls, bound together by their shared hatred towards each other, or are they? This is a story of two individuals who clashes everytime they meet, or they're just stubborn enough to fight their attraction and refused to acknowledge their feeling because of a painful past. As the saying goes the more you hate, the more you love right? Meet: Alexander Blackhurst; cold hearted arrogant CEO of Blackhurst Corporation who dominated the business world w/iron fist, those who tried to sabotage him will be crushed and burned. With the face that carved like a Greek God, an impressive height of 6"2 , jet black hair, with piercing blue eyes. Many women tried to capture his attention and heart but failed to melt the ice cold personality , until in the presence of a beautiful strong minded blond haired pixie. Cassandra Burke; who is raised by a military family. Her beauty alone can attract anyone's attention, with her height of 5"5 she is tiny compared to the rest of her family. Long wavy blond hair, cute button nose, well defined cheek bones, perfect bow lips and the pair of unusual violet eyes. Anyone could only admire in distance.. Together with her two older brothers Nathaniel and Jacob who followed their father's footsteps.They are very protective of Cassie, she never had a boyfriend although she's very beautiful. Men were afraid to approached her because of the three towering figures who always threatened them.This is the reason why Cassie wanted to get out from their overbearing clutches. She felt suffocated and wanted to live on her own and be independent, she never have that.

Only Broken by xwriteratheartxo

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What Lasts in Us

COMPLETED Several years after the world succumbed to a deadly strain of measles that turned those infected into crazed, mindless cannibals, Charlotte wanders the backroads alone, content with surviving day-to-day. That is until she crosses paths with Nate and his daughter, Emmi. Emmi is not and cannot be vaccinated against the disease, so the only way to protect her and give her some kind of life is to reunite her with her estranged mother in a quarantine zone on the other side of the country. Charlotte wants nothing to do with Nate or the girl who looks like her dead sister. She does not want to go through the grief of losing people again if something bad was to happen. And something bad does happen when Emmi is kidnapped, and it is no one's fault but Charlotte's. Through this obligation alone, Charlotte feels like it is her responsibility to get Emmi back, to right her wrong. In helping Nate pursue his kidnapped daughter, Charlotte inadvertently allows herself to feel again, to care for those other than herself. But with the clock ticking, Charlotte's new found family may just end up like her own, dead and destroyed, if Emmi is exposed to the disease that her father tried so hard to protect her from.