Contained within this anthology are dark stories and works of art that explore the shadow side of reality. They are disturbed works that journey hopelessly through the downtrodden fringes of society, across the deepest reaches of space, and into the darkest, most troubled corners of the mind. Enter if you must, but beware.The fifth issue of Dark Matter Magazine includes eight original dark science fiction stories, one reprint story, two art features, an artisan spotlight, an author interview with Chuck Wendig, one short comic, and dozens of full-color illustrations throughout. FEATURING"Callis Praedictionem" by Renan Bernardo"Ride the Snake" by Claudine Griggs"The Liminal Men" by Thomas Ha"The Blue Man" by Dawn Lloyd"Home Insurance" by Gideon Marcus"A Twisted Run" by Guy McDonnell"Memory Simulation for a Grandmother" by Vikram Ramakrishnan"Nothing New Under the Moon" by Malena Salazar Maciá, translated by Toshiya KameiWith reprint story, "Fall in the Box" by Bob RitchieShort comic by Louis Rosenberg, illustrated by Olha BondarenkoOriginal cover art by Art of OllyInterior art features by Art of Olly and Anthony ChristopherAn artisan spotlight on horror book subscription company, Night WormsAnd an author interview with bestselling author, Chuck Wendig; feature by Janelle Janson