Daniel Isn't Real. Poster of the 2019 movie and cover of the 2009 book, In This Way I Was Saved
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In This Way I Was Saved
Brian DeLeeuw, 2009
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Adam Egypt Mortimer, 2019

As a child, shy and troubled Luke witnesses the aftermath of a mass shooting at a neighborhood coffee shop. He meets another boy among the onlookers at the scene: cool and confident Daniel, who invites him to play and quickly becomes his friend. Although adults such as Luke’s mother, Claire, cannot see Daniel, he appears physically real to Luke.


The Bling Ring. Poster of the 2013 movie and cover of the 2013 book
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The Bling Ring
Nancy Jo Sales, 2013
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Sofia Coppola, 2013

In the fame-driven realm of Los Angeles, a clique of teenagers leads us through a gripping and unsettling crime spree in the Hollywood hills. Inspired by real-life incidents, this group, enthralled by the allure of glitz and glamor, meticulously followed their celebrity targets online, pilfering over 3 million dollars in luxury items from their residences. Among their victims were prominent figures such as Paris Hilton, Orlando Bloom, and Rachel Bilson.