Are you a fan of zombies? Ever wondered whether they belong to the realm of science fiction or fantasy? Zombies have been a popular topic in various forms of media, from books to movies and video games. In this article, we will explore the classification of zombies and delve into some noteworthy novels in the genre. As a subgenre, zombies are predominantly associated with horror fiction. However, the question of whether they fall under science fiction or fantasy is a matter of debate among enthusiasts. In essence, zombies can be viewed through both lenses. From a scientific perspective, a zombie is often depicted as a reanimated corpse brought back to life through various means, such as viral infections or scientific experiments gone wrong. This scientific explanation places zombies within the realms of science fiction. On the other hand, zombies are also often depicted with supernatural abilities, such as immortality or the power to control the minds of the living. These elements lean more towards fantasy, blurring the line between the living and the undead in a supernatural context. Now that we have explored the classification of zombies, let us dive into some acclaimed zombie novels that will surely pique your interest: 1. "World War Z" by Max Brooks: This critically acclaimed novel takes a unique approach by presenting the zombie apocalypse as a global war. It offers a chillingly realistic account of the global response to the zombie outbreak. 2. "The Walking Dead" series by Robert Kirkman: A fan-favorite, both in the form of a comic book series and a television show, "The Walking Dead" depicts the struggles of a group of survivors in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by zombies. 3. "Pride and Prejudice and Zombies" by Seth Grahame-Smith: Combining classic literature with the undead, this novel reimagines Jane Austen's beloved story with a twist. It adds a layer of humor and adventure as the characters navigate a Regency-era England infested with zombies. If you're interested in exploring more zombie novels, several dedicated websites offer extensive recommendations and discussions. Some notable websites include Goodreads (www.goodreads.com) and Zombiepedia (www.zombiepedia.com). In conclusion, zombies can be considered both science fiction and fantasy, as they often blend scientific explanations with supernatural elements. Whether you prefer a more scientifically grounded zombie narrative or a fantastical twist, there are countless novels to satisfy your craving for the undead. So grab a book, brace yourself, and delve into the gripping world of zombies. Happy reading!
The end of the world has arrived, and the entire world has plunged into darkness and decay. As an otaku, Lingmo feels a great pressure. His childhood sweetheart has been infected with a virus, and the beautiful senior student has been bitten by wicked zombies. Can he survive with a zombie girl in his house? Can drinking her essence grant immunity to the virus? And, shockingly, does intimate relations with a zombie girl actually improve physical fitness? Lingmo says: "Actually, having a few zombie girlfriends isn't too bad... Wait, can you please not bite me right now?" PS: Seeking sponsorship from soft and delicate newcomers!
367.39 Million words | 2022-04-12 11:46Update
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372.60 Million words | 2020-08-26 19:43Update
Our story begins with a young boy who enters the underworld after death. Have you heard of many bizarre folk tales? Have you ever admired and yearned for those extraordinary individuals in the stories? This book tells the stories of those gifted individuals scattered among the people. They are proficient in divination, knowledgeable in exorcism, and possess extraordinary skills. When their abilities are no longer recognized by this era, how should they make their choices?
105.03 Million words | 2023-06-24 03:51Update
Do you know about the dream space? Well, now you're in a dream! The real world—the fallen end of the world! A poor and miserable otaku wakes up from a dream with a super superhero system and sees the real world. He roars out: Eradicate the original sin that imprisons humanity with the blade! Shatter the root of destruction with superhero abilities! PS: This line was actually added later, who knew if he wet himself or not~~~ Please bookmark, recommend, bookmark, recommend, bookmark, recommend! Important things need to be said thrice O(∩_∩)O~.
157.02 Million words | 2021-05-09 18:45Update
The novel "End of the World: Killing the Saints" has been released on the Qidian Chinese website. A doomsday brought about by a black rain. Zombies run rampant, the T virus spreads wildly!! And there is an even more powerful G virus that makes the monster zombies evolve one after another. What lies at the end of this evolution? Where does the future of humanity lead to? The destroyed genetic chain, the forgotten ancient memories within the genes. The protagonist, Yang Qun, brings forth a world filled with blood and flames, and both monsters and demons will pay the price!! Public WeChat account: EatKidsNow. You can find me by searching and adding me as a friend on WeChat! Book discussion group: [empty]. Author's custom tags: Cool, Zombie.
283.90 Million words | 2021-01-17 07:42Update
My name is Wang Fan. I am the appointed manager of the Three Realms Supermarket by the Jade Emperor himself. Our market has the top supply channels in the three realms, even the Supreme Old Lord is our supplier. Under my leadership, our market earns more in one year than the entire immortal realm does in ten years of hard work. Oh, wait, the peaches in the freezer have expired? Hey, Xiao Longnu, come and turn them into peach pastries. PS: That annoying Monkey King complained about our store being too big? I had the sales manager, Zixia Fairy, handle it. What else can he do?
216.32 Million words | 2020-10-22 18:30Update
Captain Huayun, leader of the Zombie Hunting Squad, was bitten by the Zombie King and thrown into a different time and space, only to be reborn in the body of a little girl named Luoli. Despite the hardships and the presence of perfect individuals surrounding her, Captain Huayun, who found solace in the love and warmth of her family, declared, "Nothing can bring me down!" But then her older brother said, "Sister, don't eat that, it's alive!" Her younger sister pleaded, "Sister, don't eat that, it's raw!" And her younger brother exclaimed, "Sister, don't eat that, it's still moving!" Tears welled up in Huayun's eyes as she asked, "Then what can I eat?" Suddenly, someone unbuttoned their collar and said, "Eat me!"
81.31 Million words | 2021-12-22 19:36Update
New book "The Worldly Buddha". Reborn before the beginning of the apocalypse, unexpectedly turned into a snake... With memories from his previous life, he embarked on a journey of dominance. Tearing apart the emperor's tail, devouring the stars, killing dragons and phoenixes, causing the countless worlds to tremble under his ruthless might. First, set a small goal: to destroy the entire world! - Li Bai
28.98 Million words | 2021-07-02 22:11Update
A virus broke out worldwide, turning the majority of people into zombies. Only a few managed to survive. Ling Xiu, one of the survivors, embarked on a journey of over 2,000 kilometers to protect the promise in his heart. Facing unpredictable dangers in the apocalypse, he gradually discovered that his body was undergoing some kind of transformation... Fan Group: Author Customized Tag: Orphan, Hot-blooded, Zombie.
211.06 Million words | 2023-01-08 13:25Update
With the positive energy system, Yang Guangming arrived in the apocalyptic world. He discovered that as long as he kept killing zombies and mutant creatures, the system would continuously upgrade, and he would become stronger and stronger. Everything seemed so beautiful! However, the system gradually revealed its true face... Mission: Kill a level nine evolved zombie in half a month. Mission success, reward... Mission failure, deduction... Mission: Kill a level nine mutant creature, the Icefire Two-Headed Hound, in one week. Mission success, reward... Mission failure, deduction... Mission: Save 100,000 survivors in city X within one month. Mission success, reward... Mission failure, deduction... ... Yang Guangming: No! I just wanted to quietly become strong and find a compatible partner. Why is the system so deceitful? Why does it make me into a savior? ...
42.95 Million words | 2023-04-28 09:23Update
Once crossing over into a zombie? Eating a meal and being chased by the waiter? After waking up, being mistaken for a fake zombie? Oh no, why do I attract ordinary people? Am I really fated to be cannon fodder? Where is the cool and handsome male protagonist I was promised? Where is the carefree life of eating, sleeping, and fooling around? When Miss Moneybags becomes wealthy, she will open a duck restaurant and have a handsome guy by her side, following her every move. So what if I'm only 1.3 meters tall? My ambition knows no bounds!
51.50 Million words | 2021-06-29 19:10Update
With the sudden emergence of global gamification, humanity has entered a gaming era. Zombies roam, Warcraft rules, and strange creatures abound. Zhang Yi dreamt of the arrival and development of this gaming era, foreseeing the future before it happened. With the Dragon's Nine Sons' gluttony, the Nine Calamities Sword Box, the Fluorescent Pocket Watch, the Clan Building Order, and the City Building Order, various opportunities lay in his hands. "This is someone else's apocalypse, but my paradise," Zhang Yi stood atop everyone else, looking down upon the world. Join the QQ group for this book: [insert QQ group number here].
138.31 Million words | 2022-12-06 21:08Update
When Immortal cultivation meets the apocalypse. When the cannon fodder encounters the female lead. Will you seize the hand of someone who sacrifices their spiritual power to cross time and space, or will you turn and embrace the dark embrace of death? The female lead is not weak, not kind, and has the possibility of becoming corrupted. As for the male lead, the Zombie King is not just playing mind games...
38.69 Million words | 2020-11-26 23:17Update
The otaku Lin Mu was playing Plants vs. Zombies when he was unexpectedly hit by a gourd and his soul crossed over. He became a useless member of a big family and a small lord of a desolate land. Inside Lin Mu's body, there was a peculiar energy called sunlight. It could make plants grow rapidly and also make plant-based monsters have a good impression of Lin Mu. The most magical thing was that inside the gourd he carried with him, there was a villa. The front yard of the villa was filled with sunflowers, which were used to collect sunlight. The garden was filled with marigolds, which were used to produce money. The backyard was filled with potato mines and man-eating plants, which were used for ambushes. In the lonely swimming pool, there was a lotus flower. Strangely, there was also a farm, but where was the ranch? Could it be a data error? What puzzled Lin Mu the most was that there was a cemetery next to the villa...
79.83 Million words | 2023-05-21 08:48Update
The Opening of the Era, a white light envelops the Earth. The sudden appearance of this light plunges humanity into a state of unconsciousness. Upon awakening from their slumber, humans are horrified to find that the entire Earth has transformed into a hellish landscape. Amidst cries and screams, limbs and flesh are scattered relentlessly. The white sky and blood-red earth bear witness to the tragic aftermath strewn with corpses. However, all of this is merely the beginning of a new era...
75.58 Million words | 2022-01-06 18:06Update
I am not an evil person. I have eradicated diseases, ended hunger, and put an end to conflicts, allowing humanity to achieve world peace. You say I also eradicated the entire human race? No, no, no. I believe I have granted humanity eternal life. ... The completed works include "Super Skeleton Soldier," "Skeleton Sorcerer," and many more. Quality is guaranteed. Please kindly consider adding them to your collection.
132.00 Million words | 2021-07-14 01:46Update
In the future, almost everything in the world can be encapsulated. Cars become capsules the size of peanuts, fit in pockets, luxurious mansions fit in
74.36 Million words | 2022-04-29 17:06Update
Hong Yi loves to gaze at the stars, the profound night and the brilliant starlight can temporarily make people forget their troubles and imagine things they want but cannot have, or reminisce about past beauty. However, no matter how far the thoughts wander, there is always a time to return to reality. The most important thing for people is to live down-to-earth and look forward. After a major catastrophe, humanity relies on activating the brain domain to become evolvers, gaining mysterious powers within the brain domain, which are known as skills! Completed novels include "New World at the End", "Chapter of Demons", "Unrivaled Martial Saint", and "Shadow Street". Rest assured, the quality is guaranteed for reading!
95.63 Million words | 2021-10-01 02:39Update
[Prototype fanfic] In a world dominated by the apocalypse, where mutated beasts roam freely, a young man on the brink of death becomes favored by the Blacklight virus, becoming its host. Or rather, he is the virus itself. What have I become? I can no longer be called a "human," yet I have transcended beyond mere humanity. I am your guilt, you greedy beings. The purity hidden behind your dirty façades, it seems unnoticed, or perhaps discovered and trampled over again and again. Did you steal my sustenance? Then, you shall also become my nourishment. Welcome to the top of the food chain.
103.15 Million words | 2022-12-10 23:17Update
