Chad Stroup

About the Author

Chad Stroup is a Southern California native whose fascination with the eerie underbelly of his coastal homeland fuels his gripping tales of horror. Drawing from the sun-drenched beaches and shadowy urban fringes of SoCal, Stroup crafts narratives that blend visceral terror with the mundane beauty of everyday life, revealing the monsters lurking just beyond the horizon. A former journalist turned full-time storyteller, he honed his skills chronicling real-world oddities before diving into fiction, where his keen eye for atmospheric detail and psychological depth shines. With a penchant for exploring themes of isolation, the supernatural, and human frailty, Stroup's debut collection, Dread Coast: SoCal Horror Tales, has already garnered praise for its chilling authenticity and relentless pace, marking him as a fresh voice in contemporary horror.