An author struggling with his second novel writes about his dream woman, only to find he has somehow willed her into existence. They begin a relationship, but he discovers he can influence what she does by writing about her, and gives in to the temptation to manipulate her behaviour to suit his needs. Fantasy drama, starring Paul Dano, Zoe Kazan and Annette Bening.

Calvin is a young novelist who achieved phenomenal success early in his career but is now struggling with his writing – as well as his romantic life. Finally, he makes a breakthrough and creates a character named Ruby who inspires him. When Calvin finds Ruby, in the flesh, sitting on his couch about a week later, he is completely flabbergasted that his words have turned into a living, breathing person.