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Arthur Avalos

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Arthur Avalos is a Chicago-based author and practicing therapist whose work spans horror, thrillers,  and poetry. His debut novel, Something Happened (2024), debuted with strong reviews and feedback, inspiring a sequel planned for 2027. He has also published short fiction and continues to write stories that explore suspense, emotion, and human complexity across genres. His background as a therapist informs his focus on character depth and psychological tension. Arthur is a lifelong reader with a large personal library and continues to build new work across horror, thriller, and speculative fiction.