A Deeper Look into the World of Romero
When I first started writing Romero, I didn’t set out to build an entire world—I just wanted to tell one man’s story. But as the pages piled up and the characters took shape, the world around them demanded to be just as complex, layered, and unforgettable.
So today, I’m pulling back the curtain. Here’s a deeper look at the world of Romero: its power, its pain, and the secrets that lurk in every shadow.
🏙️ The Setting: Where Power Meets Obsession
The world of Romero exists in a near-future, hyper-modern society where wealth is everything—and those who control it play by their own rules. Picture a city where skyscrapers are carved from glass and gold, surveillance is constant, and the line between billionaire and warlord has vanished.
But beneath all the tech and opulence lies rot: corruption, betrayal, and a hunger for control that consumes everyone it touches. It’s not a dystopia in the traditional sense—it’s seductive, sleek, and absolutely terrifying.
💼 The Institutions: Shadows Behind the Throne
At the heart of Romero’s world are the powerful entities that shape the lives of its characters:
The Consortium – A network of elite financiers, tech moguls, and legacy families who manipulate markets and governments like pieces on a chessboard.
The Apex Guard – Not quite private military, not quite corporate enforcers—these are the elite protectors of the rich, trained to silence problems before they reach headlines.
The Underground Network – For those who resist, survive, or profit from the cracks in the system, this group offers information, weapons, and safe passage… for a price.
🧠 The Technology: Tools of Control
In Romero, technology is everywhere—used not to empower the masses, but to pacify, predict, and profit.
From predictive AI algorithms that determine your credit, freedom, or fate, to neural implants that boost performance at the cost of sanity, every advancement comes with a cost. And that cost is almost always hidden behind a contract.
Romero knows this world because he helped build it. Now, he has to tear it down—or be devoured by it.
🔥 The Tension: Legacy vs. Rebellion
Every character in Romero is caught in the pull between legacy and rebellion—between the future they’re handed and the future they want to create.
Romero himself is a man forged in the fire of the elite, but haunted by the ghosts of his past. His journey isn’t just about survival—it’s about redemption, revenge, and revealing the lies that built the world he once called home.
👁️ Hidden Layers: Easter Eggs & Symbolism
If you’ve read Romero, you might’ve noticed certain recurring symbols: the raven, the number 9, reflections in glass. These aren’t accidental.
The raven represents a silent witness—a reminder that nothing stays buried.
The number 9 is a glitch in the system, a number of finality and looping fate.
Reflections hint at duality: who we are vs. who we pretend to be.
Readers who pay close attention will find these clues sprinkled throughout the book, hinting at deeper connections and future twists still to come.
💬 Final Thoughts
The world of Romero is more than just a backdrop—it’s a character in itself. Ruthless, seductive, and always watching.
If you’ve already read the book, I’d love to know:
What part of Romero’s world felt the most real to you? What scared you the most? Drop a comment or reach out—I want to hear from you.
And if you haven’t picked up Romero yet... what are you waiting for?
