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Alessandra Benini

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Born

in El Salvador

October 14, 1979

Genre

Horror, Paranormal, Thriller

Influences

Anne Rice, Shirley Jackson, Joe Hill

Member Since

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Alessandra's passion for writing began at a young age and she has always dreamed of becoming an author. Growing up, she was drawn to paranormal and horror stories, eagerly devouring any material she could find. With a background in psychology and a fascination with the workings of the mind, it felt natural for her to combine her two passions. When she's not lost in a book or writing, you can find her at home with her needy cat Loui, watching scary movies. She currently resides in El Salvador with her husband and their three children. ...more

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