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Hi there! I’m Michele Bardsley, and I write Pretty Evil Fiction. My motto: If it’s evil, throw glitter on it. Consume with sharp teeth and vicious intent.

Who am I?

I’m a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of pretty evil fiction. I live in an itty bitty town in Missouri. I love zombies, all the dogs and cats, and chocolate as dark as my heart.

Want to connect? Find me on Substack Notes, RedNote, Bluesky, Pinterest, and my Discord.


What is Pretty Evil Fiction?

It’s fiction. Usually horror. Sometimes not. I post a free story at least once a month. Want to nibble on deliciously poisonous words? Check out these reader faves:


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