In the short story/novelette "Perfect Imperfection," seventeen-year-old Riley Davis has a dream-to become an actress and attend Juilliard. But between her lifelong stutter, her crippling anxiety, and the weight of her family's expectations, that dream feels impossible. After a heartbreaking stumble during her audition for Romeo and Juliet, Riley is ready to give up.Everything changes when Riley finds her grandmother's journal. Through reading the journal, Riley makes an important discovery about her grandmother, herself, and the realities of mistakes and failures.With her best friend Sabrina's unwavering support and her newfound determination, Riley confronts her fears, her past, and her own impossible standards. Along the way, she discovers that perfection is not the goal-courage, growth, and faith truly matter."Perfect Imperfection" is an inspiring coming-of-age short story about resilience, family, faith, and learning to embrace the beauty of imperfection. Perfect for fans of heartfelt, family-friendly Christian values-centered young adult fiction, it will remind readers that mistakes don't define us-they guide us forward.