Sid Aday

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Nov, 2020

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“As Far as the Sun” by Sid Aday

Row the mile as far as the sun but remember you must come back before the sun farewells. *** “Open the gates!” The gatekeeper shouted. Then, the tall wooden gate of iron-stapled logs creaked open. Like a pulley, five muscular men on both sides pull an endless loop of metal chain, cranking the hidden mechanism that opens the gate inch by inch. The gate continued to open, like sunrise, the sight from inside slowly revealed itself, the man was standing frozen cold waiting for the castle’s interior to be seen. At last, the gate is wide open,...

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“The Wave and the Kid” by Sid Aday

“Waves are playful again.” the kid realized. Staring at the sight of the sea while sitting on the cold concrete bench along the shore, the kid swims in his imagination. “When will my wave be as high as the raging wave of the sea.” He whispered to himself. The kid kept on staring as if his eyes control the movement of the waves. *** The day already started; the shore is again bustling with loud noises from small food kiosks. The clanking sound of their metal trays and casseroles and buzzing noises from the vendors talking about...

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“The Blue Bird” by Sid Aday

Submitted to Contest #103

The old man handed me a photograph. He said, “this is the only picture of that bluebird…” “At least I have a photo to look at,” I whispered to myself. But, still, the photo is very old, and I can’t even see a glimpse of the bird. “It’s hard to find isn’t it,” The old man said. “Yeah, it is, can you point where is the bird in this picture?” I asked. The old man took the photo from my hand, grabbed his thick glasses, and started to scan the photo, and suddenly he exclaimed. “Here it is! Here it is!” The old man was excited. I don’t know if the...

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