From a breakthrough voice in YA fiction comes a captivating digital-original 50-page short story starring a supporting character from the novel You Look Different in Real Life.

The premise was simple: Five kids living their real lives, with a new movie about them every five years. But that was before Keira's mother walked out and the cameras captured every heartbreaking detail for the world to see. Now Keira doesn't even know what "real life" means—she only knows how to pretend to be herself.

Then she meets Garrett on a bus to New York City. At first, Keira creates a fictional identity and enjoys the freedom of being someone totally different. But as their brief connection turns into something more, Keira starts to see what life could be like if she just stopped pretending and accepted the person she really is.

Jennifer Castle's pitch-perfect teen voices and sharp insights—together with a teaser to You Look Different in Real Life—make this story a must-read, especially for fans of Sarah Dessen.

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She’s not looking for a connection, just an escape. What happens when she finds both on the same bus trip?

Fake Identity: To the cute guy on the bus, she’s Rayanne, a confident college sophomore. But Keira knows she’s just an expert at pretending, and her secrets are about to catch up with her.
Meet Cute: One bus trip to New York City. One charming journalism student named Garrett. One conversation that could change everything Keira thinks she knows about herself.
Running Away: Keira is on a mission to find the mother who walked out on her years ago. But she’s not prepared for what she might find at the end of the line.
A Perfect YA Short Story: At 50 pages, this is a captivating, quick read perfect for fans of Sarah Dessen and realistic contemporary romance.

Playing Keira

Playing Keira