Hi! I'm Angela Merlo. I'm a novelist, a journalist, and an Orthodox Christian. I've been a finalist in contests like TNT's Horror Fiction Contest (2016) and the Indies Today 2019 Awards.

Despite my religious background, I find myself drawn to the shadows in my fiction. While my tales may embrace darkness, most carry a message of hope and resilience. In the midst of the shadows, I believe there is always a glimmer of light, no matter how small it may seem.

"Fairy tales do not tell children the dragons exist. Children already know that dragons exist. Fairy tales tell children the dragons can be killed." - CK Chesterton

This quote embodies the essence of my storytelling. Through my words, I aim to empower readers to face their own dragons, conquer their fears, and find strength in the face of adversity.
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  • JoinedSeptember 30, 2014



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 Chapter 5 of Devil’s Lake is now up!Chapter 6 drops tomorrow (Sunday)!I’ll be releasing three chapters every weekend (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) until the full story wraps up at the end of June...
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Stories by Angela Merlo
Devil's Lake by AngMerlo
Devil's Lake
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The Ghost in my Closet by AngMerlo
The Ghost in my Closet
It started out simple. Write in your diary as if you were writing to someone real. It seemed FINE to do, unti...
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She Returns - A Short Haunted Romance by AngMerlo
She Returns - A Short Haunted Roma...
4 minutes, 3 seconds--one song. That's how long Jake has every year to relive his last dance with his high sc...
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