The Ultimate Scoop

When Sally began digging into a new, controversial politician, she'd expected... You know. Financial secrets, misconduct allegations, maybe some misdemeanors. The typical, boring things. She almost wished that was all she found.

Instead... Sally uncovered an organization of thieves. THE organization of thieves.

Spanning the entire world. Every major city, across countless decades! Everyone from purse snatchers to historical thieves that were mere legend! And she had names. Members, aliases. This-- She was already a household name, but exposing this would put HER in the history books!

It'd take time, though. Proof. This whole thing sounded like the plot of a movie-- But unbeknownst to her, Sally had been noticed as well.

It started small. So small.

Food from the fridge. Socks. Loose change. Things that Sally hardly even noticed. But they added up over the next few weeks.

Messages and pictures disappeared from her devices. Little knick knacks around the house. Pairs of shirts, and shorts, and coats-- By the time Sally installed extra security, the flood gates were opening!

Fridge and pantry stripped bare. Furniture disappearing, contacts unreachable. Her car was stolen, her favorite coat, and dresser and closet was feeling more and more sparse!

It was never quick. That was the worst part. Even as her bank account, her savings were plundered-- It wasn't sudden. Bit by bit, day by day. Her fortune went from impressive, to modest, to lacking, to--

Nothing. Empty.

All of her money was gone. Her apartment was completely bare. Her computer, phone. They'd definitely taken any evidence she'd had, along with everything else she owned!

But she couldn't give up... Right? She could strike back! Once she figured out... Where to sleep, and how to eat tonight. She walked along the street, with nothing but the clothes on her back...