Catherine Tavares
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My name is Catherine Tavares, and I am a speculative fiction author. Here you can learn a little more about me, catch up on the latest news regarding my writing, and access links to my published works. Want to learn more? Feel free to follow me on Bluesky and Instagram or subscribe to my newsletter here to receive further updates and insights. Have a question? Liked a story? Drop a line on my Contact page and let me know. Thank you for stopping by!
"The (Mis)Fortunes of Saint Ilia's School for Gifted Girls, In No Particular Order"
The Dark Magazine | January 1, 2026
On June 17, 2004, six students and two faculty members from Saint Ilia’s School for Gifted Girls were found dead. It’s up to you to figure out who killed them. Ready to play?
–Reactor Magazine’s Must Read Short Speculative Fiction
–Book Riot’s New Sci-Fi and Fantasy Short Fiction to Read for Free Online
–Locus Online review by Paula Guran
Latest Fiction: "Let Me Out By @ QueSarahSarah1986"
Gavagai | March 8, 2026
After writing fanfics of the Darkness Falls video game, Sarah’s dream to visit the real life manor it’s based on is realized. But there’s more to the story of House Marcello.
Latest Nonfiction: "Here and Happy"
Interstellar Flight Magazine | September 21, 2026
Disabled Characters (and People) Are Allowed to Take Up Joyous Space
Latest Reprint: "Ms Anaria’s Classroom Rules for Well-Behaved Kindergartners When Alien Ambassadors Dock with the Wrong Ship"
Small Wonders Magazine | July 10, 2026
Alien ambassadors? Political coups? Sounds like a job for Ms. Anaria, the kindergarten teacher.
ALTERNATE VERSION!
Latest Game: Remaker
August 2026
A solo-TTRPG of Frankensteinian horror and daring escape!