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ej trask, Age of Aquarius

“horror with heart, automatic writer will always have you coming back for more.”

J. Curtis, Tiny Worlds

“Sean knows the magic of words. With a deft sleight of hand, he draws us in, sometimes pulling us deep, as he transforms an unforgettable moment into a story that lingers, refusing to fade.”

James Worth, Author of Mars in Retrograde

McDonnell is an impeccable storyteller.

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Do you feel more alive in the dark?

Sean Thomas McDonnell is a contest-winning Bay Area horror writer who specializes in blending visceral imagery with moments of quiet dread. His stories delve into themes of powerlessness vs. agency, moral ambiguity, and human fragility.

©2025 by Sean Thomas McDonnell.

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Sean Thomas McDonnell's books on Goodreads
Beneath the Valley Oak Beneath the Valley Oak
reviews: 6
ratings: 15 (avg rating 4.93)

Caged Caged
reviews: 1
ratings: 5 (avg rating 5.00)

Sentences Sentences
ratings: 3 (avg rating 5.00)

The Midnight Vault The Midnight Vault
reviews: 8
ratings: 28 (avg rating 4.89)