In “When the Veil Breaks,” seventeen-year-old Riley Brooks faces a world where emotions manifest as colors, a gift that has set her apart from others. On Halloween night, a mysterious event shatters the fabric of reality in her small town, revealing a terrifying truth: Hollow Ones, beings that drain emotions, are infiltrating human lives, leaving behind hollow shells. As Riley struggles with her unique ability, she becomes the only one able to see the invasion happening around her. When a boy named Kai shows up with warnings about dimensional barriers and ancient guardians, Riley must face her fears. She is forced to choose between the safe lies she’s told herself and the dangerous truths of her reality. As the barrier between worlds breaks down, Riley learns that her gift is not a burden but an essential weapon in the fight for humanity’s survival.