Not Okay 2022

Danni's Employment Struggles

Danni Sanders is introduced as a struggling writer who has taken on a job as a photo editor at Depravity, an online magazine located in New York City. She faces various challenges in her professional life, which adds to her stress and feelings of inadequacy.

The Decision to Fabricate

In a moment of desperation to impress her charismatic co-worker Colin, Danni decides to fabricate an elaborate story about attending a prestigious writers' retreat in Paris. This decision marks the beginning of her deception and the complexities that will follow.

Creating a False Identity

Over the course of the next week, Danni dedicates herself to crafting a convincing narrative, using edited images to fabricate her experiences in Paris. She even creates a website to corroborate her tale, leading to an unexpected but growing following on social media.

The Arc de Triomphe Incident

Danni's life takes a dark turn when she posts a digitally manipulated photo of herself in front of the Arc de Triomphe. Soon after her posting, the landmark is tragically bombed, forcing Danni to maintain her fabricated narrative amidst the growing chaos.

Faking the Return from Paris

After the bombing, Danni claims to have witnessed the attack firsthand, returning to New York while fabricating experiences of her time in Paris. This includes a reunion with her concerned parents at the airport, garnering sympathy from everyone around her.

Meeting Rowan

Danni attends a trauma support group where she meets Rowan, a passionate anti-gun activist. Inspired by Rowan's impactful story and her social media presence, Danni sees an opportunity to enhance her fabricated narratives.

The Influencer Party

Danni is invited to a party for influencers, which culminates in an awkward intimate encounter with Colin. This experience leads her to seek emergency contraception, prompting a moment of self-reflection about her increasingly constructed life.

Writing About the Attack

Motivated by her friendship with Rowan, Danni writes an article detailing her fabricated experiences during the terrorist attack. The article gains traction and popularity, catapulting Danni into unexpected fame.

Chaos at the Rally

Danni is set to speak at a rally alongside Rowan when counter-protestors ignite chaos by triggering fireworks. This event leads to Rowan experiencing a PTSD episode, heightening Danni's feelings of guilt about her deceit.

The Revelation of Truth

Danni's skeptical co-worker, Harper, discovers the truth about her fabrications and confronts her with the choice to come clean or remain in her deception. This moment accelerates Danni's downward spiral as she grapples with her conscience.

The Apology

In a moment of desperation, Danni publishes an apology acknowledging her fraud. Unfortunately, this confession leads to a rapid decline in her life, resulting in her becoming a social media outcast and losing her job.

Living with Consequences

Facing the harsh realities of online harassment and backlash, Danni moves back in with her parents to escape the consequences of her lies. Her friendship with Rowan is strained, and she struggles to cope with the fallout.

Support Group Experience

A month later, during a support group for victims of online shaming, Danni is encouraged to seek forgiveness from those she has wronged. This leads her to confront her actions and the hurt she has caused to others.

Confrontation at the Spoken Word Event

At a spoken-word event, Rowan confronts Danni about her betrayal, making it clear that reconciliation is impossible. Danni realizes that her quest for redemption is more about herself than the pain inflicted on others.