Feeders

Matt Serafini presents a chilling narrative centered on Kylie Bennington, an aspiring influencer whose digital ambitions remain unfulfilled. Her curiosity leads her to MonoLife, an off-the-grid application discovered after viewing a leaked video of a former classmate’s brutal murder. The platform operates under strict, cryptic rules within its user agreement. Users must interact with others at least twice daily to maintain access. They are forbidden from discussing the app’s existence with anyone outside the network. Failure to comply results in total loss of account privileges. The story explores how MonoLife incentivizes the worst aspects of human nature. As Kylie posts content for an increasingly large audience of immoral fans, her sanity erodes step by step. Serafini draws on contemporary gothic traditions to examine the dark side of social media culture. The narrative focuses on the psychological toll of performing for validation and the isolation inherent in digital communities. It critiques the modern obsession with online presence and the ethical decay that can accompany it. This book suits readers who enjoy psychological horror and critiques of influencer culture. It appeals to those interested in stories about technology’s impact on mental health. Readers seeking lighthearted entertainment or traditional jump scares may find the slow burn unsettling. The narrative does not offer easy resolutions or comforting endings.