"Lily, The Immortal" by Kylie Lee Baker

"Lily, The Immortal" by Kylie Lee Baker, narrated by Wil

In the age of parasocial relationships and Influencer Culture, it's all
too easy to convince ourselves that we know someone we've never met,
when what we actually know is the carefully curated content they choose
to share. The connection we feel to that content is real and it's valid,
but that's where the relationship really ought to end. See, behind every
public face, there is a private life that it is none of our business.
This week, I have a timely story for you about an Influencer who is
beloved by millions of people all over the world, practically an
Industry, all by herself. Of course, she has a private life, and we are
extremely fortunate to be welcomed into it by the one person in the
world who truly knows Lily, The Immortal.

Original Publication Credit: “Lily, the Immortal” was read on Uncanny Magazine Podcast episode 44B in 2022

To learn more about the author, please visit: kylieleebaker.com

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