Your Haunted Hostess
Michaela Rae is an author drawn to the hauntingly human, weaving stories that blend romance and feminist dark fiction. Her work explores the tension between power and vulnerability. Whether through tender moments or eerie twists, Michaela creates stories that connect… especially in the dark!
Publications
Writing has long been Michaela’s way of reaching beneath the surface. Her short stories and poems have appeared in a variety of anthologies, each offering a unique perspective on love, loss, and the shadows in between.
Darkness 102
Advanced Lessons Were Learned
An anthology of micro-horror stories, each capped at 102 words. My contribution delivers a sharp, unsettling experience in just a few words, perfect for those who love compact, yet powerful, stories.
Collective Chaos
An Apocalyptic Anthology
A gripping collection of stories set in an apocalyptic world, where survival is more than just physical. My short story is featured among others that explore resilience, survival, and the human spirit.
From Now Until Forever
LUW Romance Chapter
A collection of hauntingly beautiful paranormal romance stories. I’m proud to have contributed to this anthology that explores love, fate, and the supernatural.
Now is the Time of Monsters
A Community Storytelling Collection
Is it fear that creates the monsters, or the monsters that create the fear? The answer may be both. The pieces featured here all exist in that tension, to interrogate, to witness, and to ask what it means to live, love, and resist in a monstrous time.
Coda
She Said: Womanhood in Utah Anthology
A collection of stories and visual representations of women’s experiences in Utah, a state consistently ranked among the worst for women’s equality. This anthology explores what it means to live in these cultural, historical, economic, and political contexts.
Little Chaos
A Companion Copy to Collective Chaos
This ebook offers more short stories that dive deeper into the world we began to explore. My story continues the exploration of survival, humanity, and personal turmoil.
Artwork
Alongside her work as an author, Michaela is also an artist whose pieces have been featured on book covers, public art pieces, and in galleries. Her artwork uses skeletal imagery and symbolism to explore the afterlife.
V. Studio 