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Brendan Da Costa

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At the heart of all of my stories—from the sepulchural to the cerebral, and from the historical to the horrifying—lies a passion for the written word, and a deep-rooted curiosity about the human experience.

I draw inspiration for my stories from my many interests (particularly history and art), and my multi-cultural background, empowering me to write across genres.

With every story, regardless the genre, I invite readers to embark upon a journey to…

Enkindle. Enlighten. Entertain.

What happened to the Lost Colony of Roanoke? This eerie short story tells of a grizzly fate for the New England settlement and is a prescient warning of the consequences of greed and faithlessness.

Read Wendigo

A war is raging deep in the mountains of Appalachia. Here, the earth is stained black with coal—and runs red with blood. Coal War is a devastating dramatization of the often violent labour disputes between the American working poor and the industrialists that employed them.

Read Coal War

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Inspired by the haunting vocals of Billie Holiday in the song of the same name, this gothic horror story is an evocative tale of loss and an exploration of the depths of depression. This is one dysphoric short story that will stay with you long after you wake up—if you ever do.

Read Gloomy Sunday

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Imagine trying to explain the world to someone who has been asleep for the past 80 years. From the introduction of the nuclear bomb, to the Covid-19 pandemic, this polemic poem explores how the world has changed—and what we lost after we won.

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This is where you can find my musings, deep dives, hot takes and personal reflections on everything from politics to pop culture. Just remember to take it all with a pinch of salt…

Devouring the Future: Goya, Saturn and the Intergenerational Warfare Between Boomers and Their Millennial Children

As Boomers and Millennials duke it out on the economic battlefield, they inadvertently engage forces of mythological proportions. Who will inherit the future?

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About me...

I’m a content and copy writer, author, and poet. You can just call me a…

Storyteller

From award-winning short fiction to SERPs-topping copy, I bring a wealth of experience and diversity of skills to every blank page.

I have worked with over a dozen businesses to develop their voice, written 500+ articles, and garnered millions of clicks.

I believe that stories are how we understand the world around us—and, more importantly, the people in it. Let me tell your story. Or, read one of mine…

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