I don't know who the author of the 'Darkness Consumed Me' novel is. There are so many novels out there, and without more context or research, it's difficult to determine the author.
I'm not sure specifically as there could be many novels with such a title. It might be about a character's struggle with inner demons or difficult situations that make them feel surrounded by darkness, perhaps a psychological thriller where the main character is consumed by a dark force, either literal or metaphorical.
It could be Orochimaru. He has always been interested in power and has no qualms about using dark methods. He might see Naruto as a perfect vessel or a tool to further his own dark plans, and through his manipulations, Naruto starts to be consumed by darkness.
One possible plot could be Naruto being influenced by a powerful dark entity. Maybe he starts to question his values and the way of the ninja. For example, he might be lured by the promise of power that the darkness offers, like the ability to defeat all his enemies easily.
Playing games on the phone or reading novels on the phone. This is a common phenomenon because playing games consumes a lot of CPU and CPU resources and usually runs a lot of background programs that constantly occupy memory and storage resources. In addition, when playing games, the phone would usually be in a high load state, which would shorten the battery life. In contrast, reading novels usually did not consume too much CPU and CPU resources, and the phone could be in a low-load state, so it could effectively extend battery life. But reading novels also consumes battery life because the phone needs to process text messages.
It's tricky to determine. Maybe it's based on real-life incidents but has been dramatized or embellished for literary effect. Without more information, it's difficult to give a definite answer.
It could mean a novel that has been read or devoured. For example, if someone says they have 'consumed' a particular novel, it's like they've fully immersed themselves in reading it.
I'm not sure if it's a popular novel. I haven't heard much about it in mainstream discussions, but that doesn't mean it doesn't have a dedicated following.