About
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.
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.
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.
Determined to maintain creative control, May co-founded an indie publishing company with a fellow writer to protect the integrity of authors’ voices. She continues writing for both young adult and adult audiences, always aiming to surprise, scare, and resonate — one story at a time.
The Why
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The Ink Blight Series
Short Fiction. Deep Rot.
Something dark is seeping in.
A collection of bite-sized stories born from shadow, soaked in ink, and twisted at the root.
Perfect for the restless, the curious, and the chronically short on time.
I write for the ones who linger in the quiet dark. The restless minds, the midnight readers, the ones who crave beauty where others see ruin.
My stories are short, sharp, and meant to scar. Each one born from a whisper, a wound, or a warning.
This is fiction for those who don’t flinch at the truth. Brief, blighted, and unforgettable.
© 2025 May Torres