Madison
What’s up, guys!?
Madison
Welcome back to my channel!
Madison waves at the camera on her laptop.
She’s sitting in her stylish bedroom.
There’s plush white fur everywhere.
Madison
As always, we’re going to be talking about makeup today.
Madison
A good foundation is only as strong as the beautiful person underneath it.
Madison
It’s Makeover Monday…
Madison
And you know what that means.
Madison holds up a handful of lotions, brushes, and color palettes.
Madison shakes with excitement.
She quickly eyes her computer screen.
Hundreds of thousands of people are watching her live broadcast.
Madison
I’ve got a lot to show you.
Madison
But first, I want to thank this week’s sponsor…
Suddenly, Madison’s screen goes black.
Her bubbly persona quickly fades.
She reaches for the keyboard.
But before she gets to it, something pops up on the screen:
“I know what you did with the money.”
Madison cocks her head to the side and tries to make sense of the message.
She taps the spacebar and her screen goes back to normal.
With thousands of more viewers joining every second.
Madison shakes it off and smiles for her audience.
Madison
Sorry about that, guys!
Madison
I’d like to thank this week’s sponsor, Dewy Glow.
Madison
If you want your skin to glow like mine, be sure to check out—
Madison’s screen goes black again.
Then another message pops up:
“I know who you really are.”
Madison gets lost in the words for a moment.
Then she remembers her audience.
Madison
Looks like I’ve got some kind of glitch today.
Madison taps the keys on her keyboard, but nothing happens.
That is, until another message pops up:
“This isn’t a glitch, Madison.”
Goosebumps rise across Madison’s flawless skin.
Then her screen splits in two as a new window pops up.
It’s the homepage for Liberty Eastern Bank.
Madison watches as the username is filled in.
The password fills itself in just as quickly.
And with one click, all of Madison’s banking info pops up.
It’s clear that her YouTube career pays big.
There’s well over ten million dollars in her account.
On the black side of the screen, another message pops up:
“Your fans are still watching, Madison.”
She looks to the camera on her laptop…
And remembers how many eyes are on her.
Then, without warning, $10,000 is transferred out of Madison’s account.
Another message comes in:
“Talk to them, Madison. Or I’ll just have to take more.”
Another $10,000 disappears.
Panic fills Madison’s eyes.
Madison
I know I probably look crazy to all of you right now.
Madison
But I think I need help.
$50,000 is transferred out of Madison’s account.
Another message comes through:
“Don’t you say a word about me.”
Madison swallows hard as more messages arrive:
“On with the video, Madison.”
“You wouldn’t want to disappoint your sponsors.”
Madison looks at the camera and forces a smile.
Madison
Ummm…let’s get back on track.
Madison’s eyes dart around the room.
Madison
We’re going to start with a…
She holds up a bottle, but the stress is too much.
For the life of her, she can’t remember what it is.
More funds disappear from her account.
Suddenly, Madison eyes the power button on her laptop.
She smashes the button and her computer goes dead.
Madison races to her plush white bed and grabs her phone.
She opens her banking app.
Funds are still flying out of her account.
Each transfer is for a different amount.
She hits the “help” button…
And waits frantically for someone to answer her call.
Customer Service
Liberty Eastern Bank, how may I help you?
Madison
Thank you so much!
Madison
Some psycho hacked into my account.
Madison
They’re stealing my money as we speak.
Customer Service
Okay ma’am.
Customer Service
We’re going to take care of this for you.
Customer Service
I just need to verify your identity.
Madison
I’m Madison LeRae.
Madison
157 Del Prado Court in Los Angeles.
Madison
And my security code is…
Madison runs to a beautiful mirror-covered nightstand.
And fumbles through a stack of papers until she finds the right one.
Customer Service
Thank you.
Customer Service
Your account has been verified.
Madison looks at the app.
Money is still flying out of her account.
Madison
It’s still happening.
Madison
So like, what do we do now?
There’s silence on the other end of the phone.
It lingers for an unbearable amount of time.
Customer Service
Well, unfortunately…
Customer Service
You haven’t learned your lesson yet.
The voice on the other end of the line starts laughing.
Madison
Why are you laughing at me?
Eventually, the laughter settles.
Customer Service
You think I can hack your computer and not your phone?
Madison
Why are you doing this to me?
Madison
I’m calling the cops and you’re going to jail!
Madison
You can’t just take people’s money!
The unknown voice lets out a long sigh.
Unknown
Madison, do you remember the fundraiser you did last year?
Madison
I do a ton of fundraisers.
Madison
Which one are you talking about?
Unknown
Brookside Memorial Hospital.
Unknown
You raised two million dollars with one video.
Unknown
That’s absolutely incredible.
Unknown
Your fans love you.
Unknown
And they support your causes.
Unknown
Or at least, they think they do…
Madison’s mouth dries up.
Unknown
Two million dollars.
Unknown
All to help families pay for operations they couldn’t afford.
Unknown
That’s life-saving money.
Unknown
But you never sent it, did you?
Madison
I mean, I’m going to.
Unknown
It was a year ago, Madison.
Unknown
You either donated the money, or you kept it.
Madison
I was going to send it!
Madison
I’ve just been so busy and…
Unknown
You had to buy yourself that new house…
Unknown
And all those new cars you’ve been posting about.
Madison
Please just stop this.
Madison
I can get you money if that’s what you want.
Unknown
I want my brother back!
Those words float in the air.
Unknown
I watched your fundraiser last year.
Unknown
I was thrilled by it.
Unknown
My mom and I couldn’t afford my brother's operation.
Unknown
But I knew that with your help, he’d be okay.
Unknown
We waited weeks for those funds to come through.
Unknown
My brother grew weaker by the day.
Unknown
The money never came.
Unknown
And my brother never left the hospital again.
Madison covers her face with her palm.
Madison
Look, I don’t know what to say.
Madison
I know that’s not enough for you but…
Unknown
It isn’t about me or my family now.
Unknown
It’s about the other families at Brookside Memorial.
Unknown
They’re struggling to save their loved ones.
Unknown
Now your money is finally going to give them a fighting chance.
Madison takes a long breath.
She’s furious, but she knows she’s in the wrong.
Madison
I was going to send the two million eventually, anyway.
Unknown
I’m glad you’re finally feeling generous.
Unknown
Because I didn’t send them two million.
Worry climbs across Madison’s face.
Madison
How much did you send them?
Madison squeezes the phone.
Madison
That money is mine!!
Unknown
Welcome back to zero.
Madison
Give it back now!
Madison tears the plush pillows off her bed and tosses them across the room.
Unknown
You may think I’ve taken everything away from you.
Unknown
But I actually just gave you a new life.
Unknown
People love you, Madison.
Unknown
Do something good with that.
Sweat pours out of her forehead…
Unknown
Oh, and remember…
Unknown
A good foundation is only as strong…
Unknown
As the beautiful person underneath it.
