Dark Matter

"Visceral, lyrical, and deeply unsettling; an unforgettable collection."-The Prairies Book Review". . . a must read . . . if you like stories that make you squirm a little and think a lot, you'll eat this up."- Literary TitanSeven Stories. Seven Chills. One unforgettable descent into darkness.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.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.Terrifying yet familiar, Dark Matter shines a light on the shadows of our relationship with technology. These stories not only envision our future, they warn us about the present.Featuring "The Perfect Match" - the grand prize winner of the 2025 Small Bites Short Story Contest from Indies United Publishing HouseAlso featuring "Swarm" - the second place winner of the 2025 Amy's Bookshelf Reviews Annual Short Story Contest