Aidan Romo

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Nov, 2023

Stories (18)

18 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 his gaze. More bunches of greenery, more saguaros. He thought how fortunate...

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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 appear once more. You take me mad, don’t you, raving about such a ghastly thing? I assure you, it’s all too real. Most don’t ...

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Author bio

An aspiring author. While I do like writing in other genres, I tend to gravitate towards the dark/macabre/unknown in my works. I welcome any constructive criticism on my stories. After all, it's how we all can improve as storytellers. Credit for the BEAUTIFUL artwork on my profile pic goes to Rose aka Owlieart. If you're interested check out her art, stickers, and other horror art merch right here: https://owlieart.com/ gmail for sending stories/questions/criticisms: creativeguy555@gmail.com