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Dark Matter by Ian Bayly delves into the dark forces that swirl around Joshua, a child born under ominous circumstances, whose very existence challenges the balance of the universe. The moment he enters the world, Joshua’s cries pierce the night like a scream of defiance, drawing the attention of unseen entities—ethereal beings who serve as the Memory Keepers of the world. These beings know secrets that should not be known, and Joshua’s unnatural awareness soon marks him as a child of destiny, one who can alter the fabric of existence.

As he grows, Joshua’s abilities become apparent. He speaks of knowledge far beyond his years, hears whispers in the shadows, and is guided by Beris, a sinister creature of ancient origins who claims to be both protector and teacher. Joshua is both hunted and revered, as dark forces see in him the potential to unlock doors that have long been sealed. He is the key to an ancient prophecy that could disrupt the precarious balance between light and dark, and his powers become a threat to those who guard the universe’s secrets.

Running parallel to Joshua’s journey is the story of Father Filadelfo, a priest unknowingly dragged into the abyss of the Vatican’s darkest secrets. After witnessing an act of possession—a man in the grip of something far more sinister than the typical demon—Filadelfo is drawn into the clandestine world of the Order of the Hidden Cross, a shadowy sect sworn to protect a prisoner whose very existence threatens all creation. Beneath the Vatican, the Order maintains a prison for a being with the power to tear through the boundaries between worlds, and Joshua is inextricably linked to this ancient power.

Archbishop Bussi, a man who has dedicated his life to uncovering the truth hidden in the Vatican’s darkest corners, senses that the truth lies buried within secrets that could damn the souls of those who dig too deep. Yet Bussi presses on, his obsession with protecting Filadelfo and unearthing the mysteries of the Order pushing him ever closer to a truth that could mean salvation—or complete annihilation. He uncovers whispers of a ritual, a prophecy, and a cosmic reckoning that revolves around Joshua.

As Joshua’s powers awaken, he finds himself on a collision course with the Order. Shadowed by creatures of nightmare, he seeks to liberate the imprisoned being whose fate is bound to his own. This act of defiance will bring him face-to-face with the darkest elements of the multiverse, as Joshua battles forces beyond human comprehension. Each step he takes edges the world closer to the brink of chaos, and every move intensifies the struggle between hope and despair.

The story crescendos in a violent storm of revelations, as Joshua, Filadelfo, and Bussi are forced to confront the horrifying truths about the prophecy, the Order’s purpose, and the power hidden within the child. A brutal war for the soul of the world unfolds—one that blurs the lines between good and evil, light and shadow, faith and damnation. Joshua’s destiny is not just to be a savior or a destroyer, but to unravel the very fabric of existence.

In the end, Dark Matter explores themes of power, fate, and the primal forces that tie life and death together, leaving a lingering question: when the light fades and the darkness is all that remains, what will become of the world?