A short story with a modern take on an age-old dilemma.
While author Ali creates swoon-worthy heroes in her romance novels, when it comes to finding one in real life, she’s at a loss. ‘Real-life heroes are simply a figment of the imagination,’ she tells her BFF, Polly, ‘as rare as the elusive Fortescue Diamond.’
Then Ali meets a man who appears to fit the bill … at least at first. But just how perfect must the right man be?
Join the two friends at their favourite city cafe and find out what happens when Ali navigates the complexities of love and fiction in this captivating short story.
