Online, Fred goes by Existor@stmarks. His alter ego is the best gamer around - constantly on a winning streak, with tonnes of followers, and the confidence to go with it.
But offline, Fred's life is miserable. His dad's always working, his mum's struggling, and at school, everyone looks straight through him. Until Existor's notoriety spreads to his school, and Fred sees an opportunity: everyone listens to what Existor has to say, so why not use that?
Soon, Fred is coming up with outlandish rumours about his classmates, and everyone's lapping it up. His bullies are shunned, and people are finally taking notice of him. But it's a slippery slope and Fred struggles to keep track of all the stuff he's posted as his lies start to wreak unexpected havoc.
Fred will have to answer for his crimes against reality, but will he ever find someone to like him for who he really is?
A new teen comedy from the critically acclaimed author of STEADY FOR THIS, which won the Branford Boase Award 2024 and was shortlisted for the YOTO Carnegie Medal for Writing, the UKLA Book Awards, and the Jhalak Prize, as well as a host of regional awards.Fresh, funny contemporary fiction from a uniquely talented voice - Nathanael perfectly balances humour and heart for readers aged 11+Nathanael is inspired by his experience of the joys and challenges of growing up as a working class person of colour in the city.Thoughtful and positive discussion of important topics affecting teens today, including: peer pressure, online culture, bullying, mental health and self-esteem. 
