Danica Naude' is a South African horror author whose work is rooted in a lifelong fascination with dark fairy tales, folklore, and the macabre. An avid reader since childhood, they studied TEFL and spent a year and a half working in a library, surrounded by the stories that have long inspired them. Their three cats have been constant companions throughout their writing journey. Drawing on a love of the familiar turned sinister, Danica Naude' writes atmospheric horror and haunting retellings that explore the darker aspects of human nature.