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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

March 2015

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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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The Turning by Jim Donohue was such an entertaining read! The story centers on a family facing a terrifying… transformation that slowly begins to reveal itself. It’s unsettling, engaging, and definitely kept my attention. It’s the kind of story that ke ...more
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Just finished The Boys in the Valley by Philip Fracassi, and I can tell I’ll be thinking about it for a long time. Easy five stars. First of all, this book is genuinely terrifying at times. The dread builds, then tightens its grip, and once things sta ...more
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Alessandra Benini liked The Balcony Reader's review of As Told Under the Moon: A Collection of Haunting Works from New and Emerging Voices: "This collection of horror short stories delivered on vibes, chill factor, and intrigue. There are 21 stories in this anthology and it’s a well-mixed bag that includes something for everyone, ranging from supernatural, body horror, and psychological s" Read more of this review »
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Alessandra Benini and 1 other person liked Hollie Payne's review of As Told Under the Moon: A Collection of Haunting Works from New and Emerging Voices: "This is such an easy 5 stars for me. Im forever a thriller fan. This is my first time reading shorter stories, and it might be a game changer for me. The unease i felt whilst reading this was impeccable. The way an author can make me feel in just a f" Read more of this review »
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