It all starts when your best friend stops talking to you. Confused, you try texting and calling, but they don’t respond. When you finally confront them at school, they look hurt. “Why didn’t you just tell me you didn’t want to hang out anymore?”

You blink, shocked. “What are you talking about?”

They sigh and show you their phone—texts that you supposedly sent, telling them to leave you alone, that you don’t have time for them anymore. But you never sent those messages.

Later that day, your crush avoids you in the hallway. When you finally catch up to them, they seem uncomfortable. “I didn’t know you were already dating someone,” they say.

“Dating someone? Who?” you ask, confused.

They frown. “Julie. She told me everything… about how you two are together and how you’re not interested in anyone else.”

Your stomach drops. Julie has been spreading lies, twisting stories, and pretending to be you online. She’s isolated you, driving away your friends, your crush, and even some classmates who now believe her version of events.

When you finally confront her, she looks at you with a smile that’s equal parts sweet and sinister. “I only did it because I love you, Jake. Don’t you see? I’m the only one you need.”