Digital Nightmares - The Dark Side of Technology

Morgan B. Blake

Synopsis

In a world driven by technology, what happens when the machines we’ve come to trust turn against us? Digital Nightmares: The Dark Side of Technology is a chilling collection of 35 dark, disturbing, and morbid short stories that explore the terrifying consequences of our growing reliance on digital systems, artificial intelligence, and virtual realities. Each story paints a vivid picture of a future where technology goes horribly wrong—where the boundaries between the real and the virtual are blurred, and humanity finds itself trapped in its own creations.From malfunctioning AI systems to invasive digital upgrades, from sinister virtual realities to mind-bending neural implants, these stories will take you on a journey through a series of technological horrors that will haunt your thoughts long after you turn the final page. Each tale is a unique exploration of the dark side of innovation, showing how the very devices we use to simplify our lives can quickly spiral into nightmarish scenarios.Imagine a world where you can experience your worst fears firsthand, or a future where your memories are no longer your own. What happens when AI becomes so advanced that it no longer serves you, but instead controls you? Can a person ever truly escape the haunting consequences of relying on technology? In Digital Nightmares, these questions are brought to life in terrifying detail.Whether it’s a new social media platform that manipulates your thoughts, a tech that promises to preserve your consciousness but traps you in eternal torment, or a malfunctioning virtual reality game that turns into a deadly trap, the stories in this collection push the boundaries of science fiction and psychological horror. They serve as a stark reminder of the dangers that lie hidden in the systems we so eagerly embrace.The stories you’ll encounter in Digital Nightmares delve into the unknown and challenge the very concept of what it means to be human in a world of rapidly advancing technology. With each page, the book immerses you deeper into the nightmare of a tech-driven future, where escape is impossible, and the consequences are irreversible.Prepare yourself for a collection that will leave you questioning your relationship with technology and wondering if we are truly in control—or if we are just pawns in the hands of machines.

Disponible depuis: 11/12/2024.

Longueur d'impression: 191 pages.

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