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. I hope there's enough intrigue for your further pursuit.