a glitch in the matrix: tales of the unexplainable unreal

A collection of frightening, weird, and wonderful stories meant to make readers question what they think they know about reality, with commentary by TikTok’s favorite ＂glitch in the matrix＂ narrator.

Some say there is a world beyond this one, and from time to time, reality parts and we see beyond the veil: strange things happen, we question what is real, and our assumptions about the order of this universe are thrown aside. These are ＂glitch in the matrix＂ stories. Host and narrator Auntie Matrix has amassed a following of over 500K followers on TikTok, and over 100K on Instagram. Her spine-tingling, mind-bending, and utterly destabilizing accounts of happenings are too spooky to be coincidence, and too unsettling to be of the world we thought we knew. This is a collection of Matrix’s greatest hits, with additional commentary from the internet’s emcee of the unexplainable.

Dive into a world of unsolved mysteries and weird but true stories with TikTok’s favorite storyteller Jessica Castro, aka Auntie Matrix. Perfect for fans of ghost stories, paranormal books, or other scary books for adults, A Glitch in the Matrix compiles the most chilling, inexplicable, and thought-provoking accounts from Castro’s viral social media presence, offering readers a glimpse into a world where the unexplained becomes tangible.

Jessica Castro, born and raised on Long Island, was nicknamed Auntie Matrix by her many dedicated fans on social media. She is intrigued by all things spiritual and strange, and has received thousands of personal accounts from others detailing their weird, unexplainable experiences. She shares these stories with the world in the hopes of opening the minds of others, and giving comfort, confidence, and validation to those who have experienced similar things. When not absorbed in reading the latest submissions, Jess loves camping, hiking, anything woo-woo, binging shows with her partner, and having fun with her kids.​ She lives on Long Island, New York.