Bios Zombie Apocalypse : We haven’t had one of these yet

by Guy Matte

BIOS Apocalypse begins with a seemingly routine IT upgrade that spirals into chaos when a corrupted BIOS update turns humans into tech-savvy zombies—known as B‑Zoms. These undead aren’t mindless; they enforce HR policies, demand performance reviews, and apologize before biting. Set in a rain-soaked Canadian suburb, the story follows three unlikely a flamethrower-wielding caffeine addict, a chainsaw-toting IT fixer, and a reluctant everyman armed with a crowbar. Their sanctuary—a Tim Hortons—becomes ground zero for survival, humor, and horror.

As they battle hordes of polite zombies obsessed with Wi-Fi and KPIs, the trio encounters surreal allies and a raccoon wizard wielding a glowing maple leaf staff, syrup-based magic, and a towering BIOS entity trying to reboot humanity. Between flaming showdowns, chainsaw duels, and sarcastic banter, the team discovers that the apocalypse isn’t just biological—it’s technological. With coffee as religion and duct tape as salvation, they fight to crash the system before it updates.

Blending corporate satire, tech horror, and absurd humor, BIOS Apocalypse is a fast-paced, cinematic tale where survival depends on caffeine, courage, and the ultimate battle CTRL+ALT+DEFEND.

94 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 10, 2025

Reviews

[Pascale · Rating 3 out of 5]

It’s a self-published story, so adjust your expectations accordingly.

I’m not a fan of zombie stories and it feels like we are currently too close to the apocalypse to be able to really enjoy this quick novel, but I still had a good time reading it.

Note: the end notes didn’t link in the text (KOBO).

[J.C. Fuller · Rating 5 out of 5]

This short read was so fun AND FUNNY! I loved the humor and the unique spin of a zombie apocalypse that story offered. Highly recommended!