After a long day at the hospital, I returned home to find a toothpick jammed in my door lock. At first, I thought it was a prank, but when it happened again the next evening, I suspected someone was targeting me. Instead of calling the police right away, I teamed up with my brother and friend Connor to catch the culprit. We set up a security camera pointed at my front door, hoping to solve the mystery.
The footage revealed an unexpected visitor—my ex-boyfriend Josh—carefully inserting toothpicks into my lock. Furious but determined to handle it cleverly, Connor and I set a trap. The next evening, while Connor waited inside dressed to give Josh a surprise, I pretended to leave. When Josh showed up with another toothpick, Connor burst through the door, confronting him. Startled and embarrassed, Josh fled.
I later posted the video on social media, where it quickly went viral. Josh sent me complaints about ruining his reputation, but I wasn’t fazed. I even forwarded the clip to his boss, which led to some unintended consequences for him at work. Though it could have been handled through official channels, a little creativity brought both closure and a touch of humor to the situation.
In the end, my brother helped me change the locks, sealing off that chapter of my life. Sometimes, taking matters into your own hands—with a bit of caution—can lead to both peace of mind and an unforgettable story.