Masquerade follows a newly-out lesbian as she grapples with internalized homophobia, sabotaging her own chance at love. Struggling to trust her own emotions, she constantly questions whether her attraction to women is real or just a phase, gaslighting herself into doubt. As the moment to go on her first date approaches, she battles a torrent of fears and insecurities, desperately trying to push away her feelings. Torn between self-sabotage and the hope for connection, Masquerade is an embarrassing journey of learning to embrace authenticity and fight the internal battles that keep one from being genuine in their actions.