Filter: A YA Short Story About Illness, Identity, and Going Viral (Unfiltered Lives)

“The problem with filters? They can’t hide the truth forever.”

Lily’s life looks perfect on TikTok—dance trends, sarcastic voiceovers, and flawless lip-syncs from her bedroom. But behind the ring light, her kidneys are failing, and so is her ability to pretend everything’s fine.

When a fainting episode at school goes viral for all the wrong reasons, Lily has two choices: keep performing for her followers or finally show them the messy, unfiltered reality of being 17, chronically ill, and terrified of what comes next.

📱 Perfect for fans of “sick lit” like Five Feet Apart and They Both Die at the End

⚡ A fast, emotional YA short read (48 pages) for your next coffee break

🎵 For readers who love TikTok culture, grumpy-sunshine vibes, and found family feels

If you’re ready for a story that’s heartfelt, funny, and a little raw—this is it.

✅ BONUS MATERIAL INCLUDED

• Lily’s Kidney Survival Guide: A tongue-in-cheek, sassy take on life with CKD
• Top 10 Things You Don’t Say to Someone With CKD
• A mini glossary of kidney health terms (with Lily’s trademark humor)
• Resource list of global kidney health organizations