Cain Quillman

About Cain Quillman

is a psychological horror author and narrative architect. His stories combine folklore, trauma, and emotional realism to create horror that lingers long after the final page.

Influenced by Stephen King’s truth under pressure and Chuck Palahniuk’s craft of narrative misdirection, Cain writes with precision and cinematic intent. His background in marketing gives him a structural awareness of pacing, payoff, and how stories live beyond the page.

He writes so the reader often knows more than the protagonist.

He designs legends for repeatable rituals and shared mythology.

He lives with M.E./CFS, so accessibility and focus remain central to his work.

His forthcoming novel Pentlockin blends psychological suspense with the mechanics of urban legend. Early readers have compared his tone and structure to Jennifer McMahon, Neil Gaiman, and Gillian Flynn. Known for intricate plotting and hidden architecture, Quillman builds narratives like blueprints—every reveal, every illusion, every emotional hit designed with intent.

Beyond fiction, he has published memoirs exploring fear, survival, and transformation. Those experiences give his horror its heart, grounding the supernatural in human truth. His aim is simple: to write stories that haunt, resonate, and demand to be read twice.

Pentlockin completed. Representation inquiries welcome.