INSIDE THE DARKSIDE is a collection of 12 dissimilar stories inhabiting the near future. A long-winded, umbrella-like philosophical long story description might be more appropriate if you, my readers, are presented with story clues. Here they are in order: GREY A hotshot pilot, attempting to follow in his father's galactic shoes, finds even his own whining is grey-ting. MISTY JOURNEY The way out is unclear, even with help. THE LONGSHOT What chances do a ragtag band of mismatched survivors have against victors holding a flush short one club? TRESPASSERS He's a gun for hire; she's an event coordinator with an agenda. Who's on who's side? GRAMPS Yours may have taken you for ice cream and celebratory fireworks. This one doesn't do those things...because he has strange "friends." TWILIGHT IN THE GARDEN A young girl with a backyard hobby has hopes to feed the world. Why does the military want to weaponize her research? THERE ONCE WAS A LADY NAMED BRIGHT What happens when established theories are put to the test? BEWARE THE CHAIR Sometimes "creating" a bargain has unearthly consequences. MYOFB! Our characters are busybodies. How will this work out when their eavesdropping is uncovered? THE WARNING Some experiments are never meant to see the light of day. WHAT PRICE PROGRESS "Finders Keepers" has unforeseen consequences. PITTED DATES There's one born every minute. A fool and his money are soon parted. You get what you paid for. They all apply to our guy.

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