I knew I had to do something when my new neighbors put up a camera in my garden. What began as a simple plan to teach them a lesson about privacy turned into a crazy show that got the attention of the police, which had effects I could not have imagined.

It’s funny how life can take you by surprise. I never thought I’d become an amateur actress to teach my nosy neighbors a lesson.

Carla and Frank moving in next door was the start of it all. At first, they seemed nice, if a little… off.

I gave them a basket of tomatoes from my yard and said, “Welcome to the neighborhood.” “My name is Zoe.”

Carla looked around quickly and nervously. “Thanks.” We care a lot about security. Do you get it?”

I didn’t, but I still nodded. I had no idea what that would mean for me.