P. Carreira writes dark, emotionally intense stories that blur the line between fantasy, romance, and something far more dangerous. Her work explores obsession, power, morally complicated characters, and the kind of love that never comes without consequences.
Originally from Portugal and now based in Switzerland, she creates worlds where nothing is simple, everyone has something to hide, and no one is entirely innocent.
She grew up devouring fantasy novels and now writes the stories she once searched for herself—dark, immersive, emotionally charged, and impossible to look away from.
Fun Facts
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Halloween is her favorite season. Technically, all year round.
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Her cats are named Dante (after Dante’s Inferno) and Thomas (after Thomas Hardy). Her corn snake is named Lady Petunia… because.
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She’s been obsessed with bats since childhood and firmly believes they’re just misunderstood little creatures.
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Thinks rainy days are objectively superior to sunny ones.
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Hates summer with a burning passion—which is ironic, really. She lives for autumn and winter.
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Has a completely reasonable obsession with cemeteries, gothic architecture, old churches, and anything that looks vaguely haunted.
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Loves dark humor, having fun, and slightly unhinged people.
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Dreams of having a huge farm filled with every kind of animal, where she can write surrounded by fluffy friends, books, vegetable gardens, orchards, and way too many plants.