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Books

POKER FACE X THE LAST OF US
Everyone thought serial killer Gentle Jack died along with 99% of the planet fifteen years ago, but he’s back—and he has a message for Zan Anderson, the world’s last private investigator.
KILLING EVE X MURDERBOTS
Two victims of abuse: one, a computer who has never known self-actualization, and the other, her technician who has never known a life of freedom. When they connect, the computer develops an obsession that will lead them down a path they can not return.

Published Short Stories

Nominated for 2025 Pushcart Prize
The Executive Park Sirens
Moss Puppy Magazine, Issue 6

Nominated for Best of the Net 2025
A Map of the Welsh Coast As Seen By My Mother
The Hooghly Review Weekly

It’s a Marshmallow World
Coalition Works, Jan 2024

Dead Man’s Hand
Cosmic Daffodil, Issue 5

Folie à Plusieurs
Livina Press, Issue 7

Agreeable Demeanor
The Hooghly Review, Issue 3

The Interrogation
Livina Press, Issue 8

Justice in New Texas
The Hooghly Review Murals

Delta Alpha Delta
Call Me Brackets

Supersonic Explosions
Livina Press Midnight Ink

About the Author

MJ Huntsgood is a speculative thriller and horror author who enjoys exploring the use of perspective and deep POV in her work to find the nightmare not just in a situation, but in ourselves.

Since entering the literary world in 2023, she has been featured in over a dozen magazines and two anthologies.

She lives in Washington, DC with her 15 plants, 2 cats, and trophy husband.

She is represented by Morgan Wilson.

News

Now available on Amazon

I can’t begin to discuss how thrilled I am to be part of this anthology.

“Folie à Plusieurs”, a speculative horror tale inspired by the mountains in Utah, will be featured in this incredible anthology coming out this September.

We just have to wait for the lights to go out.

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Artwork for The Truth The Dead Know by Jeff Hebenstreit