Seven for a Secret

University of Oxford Student Season: Michaelmas Term 2026By Holly DoddThere’s a magpie following Nora.It whispers cruel lies into her ear. In lecture halls. On first dates. Even in silence. Especially in silence.The only person who can help her is someone only Nora can see. Nora may be a student now, but even after a decade apart, her imaginary friend never stopped rooting for her.Blending film, puppetry, and emotional storytelling, Seven for a Secret is a heartfelt passion project exploring the devastating impact of imposter syndrome on the human psyche. Growing up doesn’t have to mean leaving your inner child behind.