About the author

Mikael Draven

<p>Beneath the pseudonym Mikael Draven lies the soul of a writer who has traversed the shadowy path of the human psyche. His origins are as enigmatic as his writings, rooted in a small, eerie towns in Ohio, where whispers of the supernatural blend seamlessly with the mundane.</p><p>From a young age, Mikael found solace in the written word, his passion ignited in the dimly lit corners of his 6th-grade classroom. It was there, amidst the quiet rustle of pages, that his affinity for horror began to unfurl. However, his path to authorship was not direct. Haunted by personal demons—depression, anxiety, and the echoes of PTSD—Mikael sought refuge in music, becoming the dark poet of a band, where his lyrics whispered of inner turmoil and existential dread.</p><p>A period of his life was devoted to service, where he witnessed the stark realities of conflict in the Afghanistan war, experiences that would later seep into his writing, giving it a gritty, authentic edge.</p><p>Mikael's belief system is deeply entwined with the teachings of Satanism, a philosophy he embraced in his late teens. This influence is evident in his works, which often explore themes of personal empowerment and the questioning of societal norms, all set against a backdrop of chilling horror.</p><p>Now, with improved mental health and a renewed focus, Mikael Draven has emerged as a distinctive voice in horror literature. His stories, set in a fictional Ohio landscape, are intimate explorations of the human condition, where characters grapple with their darkest fears and desires.</p><p>Mikael is a proud father, sharing his life with his daughter and a clowder of cats. In the quiet hours, he retreats to his study, where the glow of the computer screen illuminates his latest tale—a tale that promises to ensnare and captivate readers in his unique "Satanic Mindscape."</p>