The Zoom Situation

Mark Teppo edits this volume of the ongoing Space Cocaine project, bringing together six distinct narratives that imagine a future shaped by digital isolation. The collection features works by Erik Grove, Jessie Kwak, Andrew McCollough, Kate Ristau, and Jeb R. Sherrill alongside Teppo himself. These stories explore the eerie atmosphere of surveillance and disconnection in an unexpected era. The book examines how technology alters human connection during strange times, drawing on gothic and supernatural traditions to highlight the horror of being watched through screens. This anthology suits readers who enjoy speculative fiction that reflects contemporary anxieties about privacy and digital life. It appeals to fans of short story collections that blend science fiction with psychological dread. The volume does not offer traditional adventure or historical romance. Instead, it presents a cohesive vision of isolation. Each contributor brings a unique voice to the theme of technological alienation. The stories are organized to build a cumulative effect of unease. Readers seeking straightforward plot resolution may find the ambiguous endings unsettling. Those who appreciate atmospheric dread and modern horror will likely engage with the text. The Zoom Situation stands as a relevant entry in contemporary speculative fiction. It captures the specific cultural moment of 2021 through its focus on virtual interaction. The book is published by Firebird Creative LLC and carries the ISBN 9781630230708.