The Untangling

The Untangling

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The Untangling
The Untangling
I didn't even want to be friends with her

I didn't even want to be friends with her

An unlikely friends-to-enemies-to-friends story

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Tiffany Chu
Apr 21, 2025
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Hello, I’m Tiffany, your resident town hermit. Welcome to my fellowship—a haven where you’re free to talk about taboo subjects you can’t anywhere else.

  • I made an Inklings mug just for you because y’all are the best readers.

  • My book, The Untangling, is on sale in Ebook and print! These contain essays previously only available to patrons.

    Mary Roblyn
    said, “I’ve read many of your essays on Substack, of course. Assembled so carefully by theme, they provide a sense of what you are going through and where you’ve been. Most of all, however, they show the real Tiffany Chu, the one who is hurt and healing, who brings all of her vulnerable self to her writing. I’m privileged to know you.” (I love you, Mary. Thank you.)

  • If you like fun personality quizzes, I created one where you can find out your literary archetype. :D I had a lot of fun making it, so I think you’ll have fun taking it. It corresponds with Before the Last Leaf Falls, my short story anthology which just wrapped up. Share your results with me by mentioning me on Notes!

Now back to our regularly schedule programming.

Dear Inklings,

Last time, I wrote about a best friendship that failed and we had a great discussion about what makes a friendship last. Today, I want to share about my best friendship that endured.

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