Have you ever felt like you didn’t belong — not just in your family, but in the entire world?
For Kaia Chen, that feeling has haunted her for as long as she can remember. Adopted into a loving home in quiet Westbrook, Oregon, she should have felt safe. But when the same nightmare starts to plague her night after night — whispers from the dark telling her she doesn’t belong — Kaia begins to wonder if her dreams are more than just anxiety.
One sleepless October night, everything changes. Drawn into the woods behind her home, Kaia discovers something impossible: a shimmering doorway pulsing with cold light. What begins as curiosity quickly spirals into terror as the rift tears open, revealing a realm of living shadows — and creatures that seem to know her name.
“Finally, we’ve been waiting for you, little lost girl.”
Now Kaia must confront a chilling truth: her nightmares are real, and something ancient and hungry has been waiting for her to find it.
💀 A Story of Shadows, Secrets, and Self-Discovery
The Rift is a gripping blend of young adult fantasy, psychological thriller, and supernatural suspense. Perfect for fans of Stranger Things, The Hunger Games, or The Mortal Instruments, this story dives deep into the fear of not belonging — and the terrifying possibility that you were never meant to.
As Kaia’s world unravels, she’ll be forced to uncover the truth about who she really is, and why the darkness beyond the rift calls to her.
🔥 Themes That Will Haunt You
🌙 Nightmares vs. Reality – When do dreams stop being dreams?
⚡ Identity & Belonging – What if your true home lies somewhere between worlds?When nightmares become real, how do you wake up?