Social media has transformed how we express ourselves and communicate with each other. Sideway is using the power of social media to tell stories in a new, engaging way. We are developing a new content platform where shows are presented within a simulated social network. Once you enter a show you land inside a small social network where every profile belongs to a fictional character and the story is told through their interactions. The narrative is expressed via video chats, direct messages, pictures, videos, “live” streams, and other original formats. Our first show “Hartley” tells the story of six high school seniors navigating the post Coronavirus world, dealing with the complexity of isolation, virtual relationships, and sexual expression through social media role playing.