Butterflies with Vertigo: Storms of Glitter Glass

A sentient meteor, accompanied by a living storm, crashes into New York City. That storm rearranges the DNA of every citizen - transforming them...

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Branden Navedo

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A fan of mythology and science, Branden’s personality test confirms that he is a living contradiction. He loves writing horror, but can’t watch horror movies (unless it’s Halloween). He loves chocolate, but can’t eat it (unless you give him some, then he’s obligated to). He was born in a Hispanic household, but can barely speak Spanish. And he loves exploring life’s contradictions because they reveal humanity’s most interesting stories. His...

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April 11, 2025

From The Cottage and The Church

This is a synopsis/pitch/or something of the story idea I came up with. It could turn into a short story.

A black, white spotted koi fish appeared in a pond at night to greet the white, black spotted koi fish who appeared by day. As nature’s law dictates, the shadows of mortal beings must fade - the white of your eyes should turn to gray, lest the pond be polluted. But when no creature with sharp whites or lashing fins appeared, an Arbiter, an inhabitant of the pond, swam out of the water to...

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Butterflies with Vertigo: Storms of Glitter Glass

A sentient meteor, accompanied by a living storm, crashes into New York City. That storm rearranges the DNA of every citizen - transforming them into hybrids. The Big Five -a hawk, a mantidfly, a frog, a leopard and a butterfly - each had a dream. Their dreams uprooted, the Big Five must now dethrone a wasp queen. A queen who wishes to place her...

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Into a Nightmare: Out From The Depths Of a Hell We Dream

A young goat boy, a descendant of the God of Nightmares, must save his mother from a curse befallen her after having failed to provide him with a loving family. In a desperate attempt to stall her fate, she stares into a lake that arrests her gaze on her own reflection. The boy must search Tyrenin for what it truly means to have a family; not...

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Praise

I have been a fan of fantasy novel from very long, and this book really stands on its own, I am loving it so far. I would recommend any fantasy fan to get this book without thinking twice. (Into a Nightmare)

– 10times

A captivating blend of science fiction and fantasy that takes readers on a surreal journey. Navedo's imaginative world-building and poetic writing style create a vivid and immersive experience. The book explores themes of transformation, survival, and the interconnectedness of all living things, making it a thought-provoking read for fans of speculative fiction. (Butterflies With Vertigo)

– Danielle

Other Writing

Excerpt from The Plague of Howling Red: Student Body Sonata

I remember now.

Isabel wore a white dress with a blue corset; her voice like the friction of turning pages to the next beautiful word.

“Do you think Sol'Mano and the rest only fear loss?” asked Isabel. Corwyn threw herself over her partner’s arm.

Corwyn enjoyed showing skin: a black ruffled blouse trimmed to reveal her navel. The sound from her lips was as if the ears learned the experience of taste; impossible and begging the listener’s attention: the smoothness of sweetest vanilla.

“It’s as if...