His Parasitic Touch: A Short Story

Marlena Frank is the author of young adult fantasy and horror novels, including several books that have hit the bestseller lists. Readers’ Favorite has praised several of her books with 5-star reviews. A Georgia native, she has been writing and publishing short fiction since 2010. Her debut novel, Stolen, released in 2019. Some of her more notable books include Stolen, The Seeking, The Man Who Dealt in Death, and her most recent book, The Sea Witch Follows. Her stories have appeared in anthologies such as The Darkest Lullaby, Emporium of Superstition, Heroic Fantasy Quarterly, Georgia Gothic, and The Librarian Reshelved.

Although born in Tennessee, Marlena has spent most of her life in Georgia. She has various professional memberships, including the Atlanta chapter of the Horror Writers Association and the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association. She enjoys cosplaying, gaming, and spoiling her adopted cats. As a wildlife enthusiast, she can share a plethora of weird animal facts and talk about her favorite cryptids.