Dark Matter

<p>Visceral lyrical and deeply unsettling; an unforgettable collection.</p><p>-The Prairies Book Review</p><p></p><p>. . . a must read . . . if you like stories that make you squirm a little and think a lot you'll eat this up.</p><p>- Literary Titan</p><p></p><p>Seven Stories. Seven Chills. One unforgettable descent into darkness.</p><p></p><p>In this haunting collection of speculative tales Robert Plant examines the razor-thin line between innovation and annihilation. While technology has crept into the cracks of human life the potential for destruction and chaos lurks beneath the surface.</p><p>Within these pages you'll discover a dating app with deceitful intentions; a family off the grid desperate for help; a game show blurring the lines of reality; a woman trying to save her game with unthinkable consequences; a writer's getaway turned trap; the possibility of eternal life but at a cost; and an AI assistant who will do anything to make you happy.</p><p>Terrifying yet familiar <em>Dark Matter</em> shines a light on the shadows of our relationship with technology. These stories not only envision our future they warn us about the present.</p><p></p><p>Featuring The Perfect Match - the grand prize winner of the 2025 Small Bites Short Story Contest from Indies United Publishing House</p><p>Also featuring Swarm - the second place winner of the 2025 Amy's Bookshelf Reviews Annual Short Story Contest </p>