Hi, I'm Kayla Van Bortel, a fiction writer from upstate New York. I'm currently pursuing a Creative Writing minor and love engaging with writing communities wherever I go.
My stories blend fantasy with elements of horror, suspense, and the gothic, balancing eerie atmospheres and dark questions with softer moments and feet-kicking banter. I love crafting vivid worlds and layered characters that linger long after the final page.
When I'm not writing, I'm likely wandering indie and antiquarian bookstores, camping in the Adirondacks, or programming with a cozy blanket wrapped around my shoulders. I believe stories grow from curiosity, and that every strange, joyful, or quiet moment can shape the next great idea.
