What if the friends you trusted turned out to be strangers—and a stranger on your screen felt more like a friend?
Kajal, a shy and observant teenage girl, never quite fits in. Betrayed by those she called her closest friends, she retreats from the chaos of real-life relationships and escapes into a virtual world where she can create the friends she wishes she had. There, everything is in her control... or so she believes.
But as reality and fantasy begin to blur, Kajal is forced to choose: will she remain in her perfect digital illusion, or will she face the messiness—and the magic—of genuine human connection?
Told in an intimate diary format, this heartfelt coming-of-age story explores friendship, identity, self-love, and the timeless question—what does it truly mean to be a friend?
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Yashita Manghnani
Yashita Manghnani is an emerging voice in contemporary fiction, celebrated for her emotionally resonant storytelling and unique narrative formats. She is the author of Virtual Friend vs Real Friend, a compelling novel written in the form of diary entries that delves into the blurred boundaries between online and offline relationships. Her upcoming work, Dear Cactus, continues this diary-style format, exploring themes of loneliness, virtual companionship, and emotional fulfillment through a simulated gaming world.
Beyond writing, Yashita is also an entrepreneur, running a creative lifestyle brand named Innayat, which offers customizable stationery and gift items. She actively shares her literary and entrepreneurial journeys through social media and blogs, fostering a community of readers, dreamers, and doers.
Yashita’s work stands at the intersection of introspection, innovation, and impact—whether on the page, in business, or beyond.
