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HOUGHTON'S STORIES

Houghton Forrest's writing lives in the middle of the crisis. He leans into quiet horror and unsettling psychological warnings. From stage plays to short fiction, Forrest irritates the friction of the human condition and pushes the reader to confront the ghosts we create for ourselves. If you’re looking for stories with a "happily ever after," you’ve wandered into the wrong alley.

about houghton

Houghton Forrest is an American fiction writer whose work has appeared in a range of small journals, online publications, and short‑form anthologies over the past several years. His stories are known for their tense suspense, emotional precision, and the way they illuminate the dark spaces between people.

He has lived in different parts of the country and abroad and often draws inspiration from the overlooked corners of everyday life; small towns, quiet rooms, and the uncomfortable shifts that happen in ordinary moments. Readers describe his writing as intimate without being confessional, jarring without being obscure, and evocative without pretense.

Mr. Forrest keeps a low public profile and prefers to let the work speak for itself. He shares occasional updates about new releases and often highlights the work of other writers and artists he admires. Beyond that, he maintains a simple, unobtrusive presence.

He currently lives and writes in the Midwest.