Nayo Barroso

Stories of love, philosophy, and the strange business of being human. For the curious of mind and restless of heart.

flash-fiction

November 1, 2026

The Hidden Himalayas

A Short Story To understand how Elliot Patterson stumbled across this strange and absurd new land, you must first understand that Elliot Patterson decided, on this day, to hike the worst of the mighty Himalayas. At the age of 37, alone and in search of some great meaning from within the frozen, icy cliffs, Elliot… Continue reading

Short Stories

adventure, death, existentialism, flash-fiction, sci fi, short-story
September 19, 2026

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I wake up before the alarm goes off. I’ve been awake for an hour already, just laying there waiting for some fascinating new thing to occur — anything. I always do this, but nothing new ever happens Continue reading

Short Stories

fiction, flash-fiction, gothic, horror, psychological, short-story, thriller, writing

Note from the author:

It is my hope that, if nothing else, the things I write may at least start a conversation or cause a new seed to be planted in your mind.
Perhaps we should all spend a little more time talking about things we typically take at face value. After all, “because it is,” isn’t really a reason.
Question everything, wonder endlessly about the world, and never forget your grain of salt before leaving the house.

We rip out so much of ourselves to be cured of things faster that we go bankrupt by the age of thirty and have less to offer each time we start with someone new. But to make yourself feel nothing so as not to feel anything—what a waste!”
~ André Aciman

flash-fiction

The Hidden Himalayas

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