Aidan Romo

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Nov, 2023

Stories (3)

3 Stories

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“Nulistea” by Aidan Romo

Submitted to Contest #240

As the wind picks up speed and even more strength, I stand under our glorious purple moon. The moon that shines high above us, the stars in this galaxy, in the midst of the ever expansive empty black of space. The six pillars of our grand governance flashing up with power and pride against the corners of our gorgeous moon. As it all waves high in the air in defiance of Yrrim’s planetary wrath, my heart fills with the greatest resolve there is. The type that only the most devoted of patriotism can deliver. It isn’t as strong as it was when I ...

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“Roadrunner” by Aidan Romo

Submitted to Contest #239

Tat tat tat tat tat tat tat tatThe runner blazes through the sweltering day on his delicate feet. Along the way, the sights of the Sonoran fly by his pupils. Saguaros, canyons, green bushels, the occasional jackrabbit who’d hop away before he could glance. Tat tat tat tat tat tat tat tatHe reached a strange, desolate human structure, but the asphalt he kicked behind his tail stretched ever farther. Once again, images of the unforgiving, dull landscape would pass ...

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“Shadow” by Aidan Romo

Submitted to Contest #230

The shadow’s flesh was of a devil’s hide. It silently echoed screams of old pains, pains I hoped never to feel again. This shadow has followed me for as long as I can feasibly recall. Even now, it continues to hover over me. Though I have tried to run from its grip on my soul before, I swear it. I have yet to see it, but I just know it’s always here. For me, and for us all. Just when I’m at my most vulnerable, it will ap...

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Author bio

An aspiring horror fiction author. While I do like writing about other genres, I tend to gravitate towards the macabre/unknown/or plain spooky. I welcome any constructive criticism on my stories. After all, it's through those that we all improve as storytellers. I would love to read any stories that you may wish to share with me! Know that I may offer some slight criticism, but it's out of an earnest desire to see you improve to your absolute best! I believe we all have beautiful, unique voices to share in our own creative way! Thanks for reading my bio, and I sincerely hope you enjoy what I have to offer! gmail for sending stories/questions/criticisms: creativeguy555@gmail.com