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 eighth issue of Dark Matter Magazine includes eight original stories, one reprint story, part three of a serialized novella, two microfictions, one essay, an interview with author, Anne Heltzel, two art features, and interior artwork by top talent. FEATURING¿ "Declare the Typhoon's Coming" by Noah Codega "Roaches" by Ai Jiang "Refuge" by Mark Joslyn "Flight Delay" by Rich Larson "This Choir of Ghosts" by Monte Lin "Muscle Memory" by R. L. Meza "The Ground Shook" by Roni Stinger "The Editorial Process" by Andrew Sullivan Part three of serialized novella "Override" by Warren Benedetto With reprint story, "Cocooning" by Christi Nogle A feature interview with author, Anne Heltzel; feature by Jena Brown Essay by Anna Madden Cover art by Olly Jeavons (aka artofolly) And interior art features by Asher and The Art District'86