May Torres

​May Torres is a Bronx-born freelance writer with a lifelong fascination for the supernatural and the unexplained. She credits Stephen King as a major influence, especially for his unforgettable characters; something she strives to mirror in her own storytelling.

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As both a reader and writer, May favors fast-paced fiction with emotional depth. Her style is informal, immersive, and rooted in rich imagination shaped by her upbringing as the only child of a single mother. Her stories blend real-life experiences with the eerie unknown, exploring both fantastical horror and the terrors hidden in everyday life.

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A proud single mother of two, May found fresh purpose in writing through her children, especially her daughter, who inspired her debut novel, Enchanted Island. Featuring a Latina protagonist and infused with Latino history, the book filled a void her daughter noticed on her bookshelf.

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Determined to maintain creative control, May self-published to protect the integrity of her voice. She continues writing for both young adult and adult audiences, always aiming to surprise, scare, and resonate — one story at a time.