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Kay Elem

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Gillian Flynn, Lucy Foley, Frieda McFadden,

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August 2024


Hi! I’m Kay — debut author, full-time chaos coordinator, and frequent re-heater of coffee. I love writing stories that make you feel something. My characters are real to me, and when you’re inside one of my books, I hope they feel real to you too.

When I’m not writing or rewriting, I’m chasing after my (occasionally feral) family, teaching exercise classes, or pretending I folded the laundry.

If you love twisty stories with heart, you’re in the right place. 💀📚❤️

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A tarot-inspired psychological story rooted in Strength reversed. This short story is set in the high-pressure world of youth sports, where “only the strong survive”… but what does that strength really cost?

Dark. Tense. Unsettling.

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The Lion Within by Kay Elem
"Story that starts out about family legacy, and playing sports turned into an emotional roller coaster, where a kid gets pushed too far and a mother that has to grieve. Such an amazing story and a definite must read. Talks about strength, grief, and e" Read more of this review »
The Lion Within by Kay Elem
"Resilience. Grit. Sacrifice.
We learned to call it strength.We were taught to push through the pain. That exhaustion is discipline.We were wrong.

Chapter thirteen. I’m crying my heart out.
This is so heavy for a short story. And I loved how it really br" Read more of this review »
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"Kay Elem’s The Lion Within is a haunting, heartbreaking read. Fast-paced yet deeply engaging throughout, this beautifully crafted short story serves as a powerful cautionary tale regarding the devastating consequences of neglecting physical or mental" Read more of this review »
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"This is a tough one. It is a raw, unfiltered look at what some kids go through for validation and approval. Sadly, some adults need to read this and take a long, hard look in the mirror. This story will grab your heart with both hands and squeeze int" Read more of this review »
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