*taps microphone* Is this thing on? Oh! Ahem, hello survivors of the undead! How're you doing today? I hope you are surviving against the zombie apocalypse and being smart about it. Uh, I wanted to give you some info on this world (this story) is gonna go. I want to explain some things before we move forward in this undead world.

Okay, so first of all, I want to say that in this story, there'll be different types of zombies in this story. Not just regular zombies as I want to make this story more interesting. Okay, these are the zombies that I can think of so far:

•Walkers: Just regular zombies. These zombies are the one to walk, not run. So, you can easily avoid them and escape from them. These zombies are not rare as they are EVERYWHERE in the world. Just watch out for a horde of these zombies as they can be pretty dangerous.

•Runners: As they name says, these zombies are called runners. They are a tiny bit faster than walkers. These zombies are dangerous in hordes and pray to God that you don't run into a dead-end. You can escape them, if your stamina holds. However, if you are injured in the legs or can't even walk, then rest in piece because there is no hope to escape from runners if they set their hungry eyes on you.

•Crawlers: These type of zombies crawls. Nothing special since these are just regular zombies that lost their bottom limbs or it isn't working. However, these zombies can be dangerous as they can grab your leg and take a bit out of it. You have to be careful and keep your guard up, especially in the dark. Be careful not to get too close. These zombies are sorta rare to appear.

The Spitters: The acid zombie from the left 4 dead game, but in both genders. This zombie spits deadly acid from it's mouth. This acid isn't powerful enough to melt metal, but it's strong enough to burn or melt off skin and flesh. God forbid that you don't get any on your face because you can't recover from it. These zombies are really rare to appear. So, be careful of your surroundings as these ugly fucks can shoot their acid as far as 20 feet long. Keep your distance at all times and only kill them by either guns, explosions, or throwing sharp melee weapons at it.

That's it. That's all of the zombies I can think of. Nothing too big, but don't worry as I'll think of new zombies to add in the near future. Maybe you guys/gals could help me with some zombie ideas. That'll be much appreciated. Anyways, I know that I typed this in my character's bio, but I haven't really explained much and it won't hurt to add it here.

So, as you know, I made the bio character making list in the first page of this book, but I'm gonna also explain it here as well. So, if anyone wants to join this story, please feel free to follow these steps on creating the character, exactly how I want it. In my eyes and mind, the way I create character's bios is actually simple and I don't want to pressure you all. Anyways, let's get to it:

•Full Name: So, basically your character's full name. (For ex: first name, middle name, and last name). Middle name is optional. Also, for author inserts name, if you aren't comfortable to put your real name, then you can give yourself a oc-type name. For example, my real name is Katherine, but I gave myself an oc name "Bonnie Kokoa Vanilla", instead of using my name.

•Age: Simple really. Just any age for your character. Your character can be a teenager, adult, or middle aged. I don't know about a child though....but we'll get to that someday.

Aliases/Nicknames: Basically, what other characters will call your character. For example, your character's name, little nickname, sweet names, insults, etc.

•Species/Race: Nothing much to say here. Your character is human, just human. No hybrids or anything. This story is going to be based on "real life".

•Gender: I don't really care if your character is male, female, trans, or just a futanari. So, go for it. Nothing much to say here.

•Sexuality: Again, nothing much to say here. I don't care what your character's sexuality is as I respect all. Straight, bisexual, lesbian, whatever because I respect all♡.

•Looks: Usually, I would say make a oc book for your character's look, but turns out you can send links in the dms. Found that out the hard way long ago. For your character's looks, just send a link in my dms. Simple as that. Make sure they are normal humans, please. Also, don't bother on sending links in the comments as it doesn't work with me. Well, I might make an exception with some people if they want their oc's to look like Rias from DxD but human, then I can make it work. For example, want your oc to look like Ruby from RWBY, but just normal...I guess I make it work. However, I have the right to decline your oc's looks. Don't get mad with me. Just don't have the same name as that character.

•Personality: The personality of your character. Please make it how I did it. Like for example: (Kindhearted, Caring, Helpful), etc. Something like that. I feel like it's pretty simple instead of making a paragraph to explain your character's whole personality.

•Likes: Nothing much to say again, but I want to know what your character likes. Keep it simple like I mentioned in the personality part.

•Dislikes: The same with the likes. I want to know what your character dislikes/hates a lot. Keep it simple.

•Roles: This is the role that your character will be assigned to in the zombie apocalypse. For example, Gathering supplies, cook/baker, gardener, medic, mechanic, etc. Y'know, important roles that needs to be taken care of in the undead apocalypse world. You guys/gals can probably think of other roles in the zombie apocalypse that I couldn't think of...because I'm stupid.

•Skills: You need important skills to be of use in the zombie apocalypse. For example, hand-to-hand combat, parkour, weapon crafting, cooking/baking, lock picking, etc. Please, please, please...NO skills that are video game related, like if you character can deal more damage if they get hurt. This story is based off of real life in a way, not a video game. Also, I would really appreciate if you add a small description for each of your skills, like how'd your character learned them and such. Nothing too big, just a small description and I can add the rest if you want.

•Love Interest/Mini Harem: Now, every character, not all, needs a love interest or possibly a mini harem. This is optional. If you can have your character have a love interest or a mini harem (only 3 max girls/boys in the harem!). However, I gotta set some rules for this. I don't if your love interest or your mini harem is from an anime or a video game, but I want them to be normal. For example, you have a love interest or harem from the females/boys from the resident evil game. However, females or/and boys from the anime dbz, Naruto, etc are off limits. Only character's that will fit in the zombie apocalypse world, if I actually see it that way. Also, if other people choose whatever girls/boys they want first and you wanted that character to be your character's lover or join the harem, then I'm sorry...you have to choose again. Don't be upset. It's first come, first serve. I think that's how it goes.

•Backstory: Just a mini backstory for your character before they enter the zombie apocalypse. It doesn't need to be a big backstory. I don't want you to overwrite much.

•Side Characters: OPTIONAL!!! This is optional for you guys/gals, but it will actually help me out a bit. You don't need to do a whole ass bio for these background characters. All you have to do is give them a random name, age, a little of their personality, sexuality, gender, and a small description on how they look...or just send me the link on how they look like if that's easier. Since these are side characters, you guys won't actually care if they live or die in the zombie apocalypse. Either die early in the story or later. Yep, these background characters are just CPU to either die or live. Besides, not everybody can survive the zombie apocalypse for that long.

Alrighty, hope this character bio maker makes sense. I just want to make this simple for you all for this bio. If anyone wants to join, then you know what to do. I won't force you people. I believe it will be so much fun to do this story. Anyways, I also want to explain about the transformation of the zombie when a human gets bitten. There are 5 steps before fully turning into one, each step equals one hour. This is how I explain it in my own version in this au.

•Step 1(1 hour in): Once you get bitten, the mark that the zombie left you with will hurt like hell. You will fill unimaginable pain, depending on the bite. If it takes a chuck out of you...then yeah, it's painful.

•Step 2(2 hours in): After an hour of the bite, you'll start feeling a bit pale, the bite only worsen as the pain didn't stop.

•Step 3(3 hours in): After another hour passes, you start to feel dizzy. You can't even keep your head straight as you began to get even more pale. The bite being infected and swollen. There is a higher change of you fainting right there and then, a big 75% chance of fainting. Your body getting incredibly weaker by the second. You're low on energy. You can barely talk, keep your eyes opened, or/and move most times.

•Step 4(4 hours in): Another hour has passed and it gets even worse from here. You start coughing up blood as your body gets very very weak. Your eyes are have red veins in them and your incredibly pale as hell. You can barely move. Then, everything stops. You're dead already as your body give out. Everything shuts down.

•Step 5(5 hours in): The final hour has come. If nobody destroys your brain, you come back as a zombie.

That's all the info I have so far. If I can think of anything else to add to this story, then I'll come back to this announcement chapter and updated again from the bottom. The people who are already joining this story is:

MonarchChaos

Ruisu5678

TrapMaster20

MoonWingJ

steplam402

Thank you guys so much! I really appreciate you guys joining. Only so far, these amazing people join. Please don't be shy to join as well. Also, if you make an oc, you can actually make many oc's as you want, only if you want too, but don't over do it. Also, who knows, maybe I'll just ask some people to join if they want to. If they refuse, then I respect their wishes.

Anyways, thank you so much for taking your time in reading this chapter. Means a lot♡.

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Thanks for taking your time on reading my stories. I hope to see you next time. Here is some choccy milk for your troubles and please help yourselves with our delicious milkyshakeys♡.

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August 6, 2023

Sunday

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