Scott Plymouth uses his mask and stage name PLY to make music free from prejudice and expectations. While anonymity allows him to be himself, it also hinders his ability to form genuine relationships and makes him vulnerable to misunderstandings.

Hope's fan-fiction has unexpected consequences when it's set to be published, threatening to reveal Scott's secret and confront him with his past, demonstrating how words, whether fictional or real, can significantly impact others' lives.

The developing relationship between Hope and Scott forms the core of the story. Both characters must overcome past trauma to learn to open up, face their fears, and build trust in themselves and each other.