I Would Be Doing This Anyway

In I Would Be Doing This Anyway, debut fiction by Jia Tolentino, a disenchanted social media editor reunites with her former college friend, Seraphina, an Instagram influencer navigating the complexities of a pandemic and online scrutiny. As both women grapple with their evolving identities amidst chaos, they engage in a dance of secrecy and rivalry. This sharp short story, part of the Currency collection, explores themes of anonymity, deception, and the consequences of overexposure in a rapidly changing world.