Dark Matter Is Here – A Love Letter to the Shadows
“Life is a hideous thing, and from the background behind what we know of it peer daemoniacal hints of truth which make it sometimes a thousandfold more hideous.” — H.P. Lovecraft
Release Date: 14th February 2025
Valentine’s Day. A time for roses, chocolates, and heartfelt confessions. But love—real love—isn’t always candlelit dinners and whispered promises. Sometimes, it’s raw, messy, desperate. Sometimes, it teeters on the edge of devotion and destruction. And sometimes, it exists in the spaces between, in the quiet moments where longing and fear intertwine.
Which is why today, on the 14th of February 2025, Dark Matter has finally arrived.
A Story Born in the Shadows
For those new to Dark Matter, this isn’t your typical fantasy novel. It’s not neatly wrapped in heroic quests or predictable good-versus-evil narratives. Instead, it’s a descent into the unknown—where faith and fear collide, where love is as dangerous as it is sacred, and where reality itself bends under the weight of something older than time.
At its heart is Joshua Carpenter, a boy born under extraordinary circumstances, destined to walk the fine line between light and shadow. He can see what others refuse to acknowledge—beings that lurk in the periphery, watching, waiting. One of them, Malleck, has been there since his first breath, a grotesque and enigmatic presence bound to him by something neither fully understands.
Then there’s Zivah, Joshua’s mother, whose own path is riddled with secrets she cannot explain. Her journey, her struggles, and above all, her dream—one that has haunted her since Joshua’s birth—are among the novel’s most intoxicating mysteries.
Zivah’s Dream – A Valentine’s Day Revelation
What better day than today to talk about Zivah’s Dream?
It’s not the dream of a mother longing for her son’s safety, nor is it the fantasy of a woman yearning for love. It’s something deeper. Something primal.
Zivah dreams of him—a figure she has never met yet knows in the marrow of her bones. He calls to her, whispering in the darkness, his voice threading through her soul like an old song she has forgotten but cannot shake. In the dream, there is warmth, an intimacy that feels eternal. And yet, when she wakes, the dream dissolves, leaving behind only an aching void.
The most unsettling part?
She is three months pregnant, and she is sure she has never lain with a man.
Love, in Dark Matter, isn’t always about comfort. It’s about connection—sometimes terrifying, sometimes consuming. It’s about the question that haunts us all: What if we are drawn to something we cannot explain? What if love is not just about who we choose, but about forces beyond our control?
Themes That Linger Long After the Last Page
Dark Matter is for those who crave more than just escapism—it’s for readers who want to feel something, who want to explore ideas that unsettle as much as they fascinate.
The novel delves into:
- Faith & Doubt – What happens when what we believe in becomes the very thing that terrifies us?
- The Nature of Reality – If perception shapes existence, then what happens when someone like Joshua sees beyond the veil?
- Love & Obsession – Is there a difference between the two? And if so, where does Zivah’s dream fall?
- The Price of Knowledge – Some truths cannot be unlearned. And some knowledge carries a weight that will break you.
These aren’t just abstract ideas—they are woven into the bones of the story, into the choices the characters make and the horrors they must endure.
The Time to Read Is Now
Dark Matter is officially out in the world. And now, the question is: Are you ready to step into the shadows?
If you’ve been following along, if you’ve been drawn to the whispers of this book, then today is the day. Whether you love dark fantasy, psychological horror, or stories that refuse to give you easy answers, Dark Matter is waiting.
Where to Buy
Get your copy today and see for yourself why Dark Matter is unlike anything you’ve read before:
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Final Thought – A Challenge for You
On this Valentine’s Day, I challenge you to embrace something unexpected. Read something that unsettles you. Fall in love with a story that challenges your perception. And, if you’re feeling truly bold, ask yourself:
What dreams have I been ignoring? And what would happen if I finally paid attention to them?
Welcome to Dark Matter.
It’s strange, chaotic, and definitely a little unhinged, but so am I. And if you’ve stuck around this long, maybe you are too.
In which case, I think we’re going to get along just fine.
Tea? ☕