In The Void in the Sky by Gil Tavares Veloso, twelve-year-old scholar Deinn of Genden witnesses the sky split open in a catastrophic celestial event that reshapes the world. A violent surge of dimensional energy mutates animals and insects into intelligent, monstrous predators while awakening strange abilities in a handful of humans. Trapped inside the collapsing Crimson Pagoda, Deinn must rely on sharpened instincts and courage to survive a hive ruled by a terrifying beetle lord. As reality's barriers weaken, something ancient stirs within the void, and it is watching him. With his transformed companion Belf at his side, Deinn must grow stronger to protect his family and face a world where power now decides who lives and who is devoured.