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Harry Percy was living a life worse than death.
He couldn't eat or sleep peacefully, constantly on edge, as if he were sitting on pins and needles. His days were filled with paranoia, as if he were trapped in hell, unable to calm down, like a bird startled by every sound.
TMZ had succeeded.
Since the reveal of Spider-Man 2's new suit, the website's traffic skyrocketed to record highs, even crashing their servers. A full year of hard work had finally paid off, and TMZ had officially gone mainstream. For the first time, the name "TMZ" was plastered across the front pages of major newspapers.
The thing they had been longing for had finally happened.
But it wasn't just about the traffic. The economic benefits from ads, sponsorships, and brand recognition exceeded all expectations.
Everything was falling into place.
Indeed, uploading that photo was the right choice.
However, Harry couldn't feel happy about it. He was too anxious.
He was constantly worried that the alias "Marvin Daniel," which he had made up, would be exposed.
Now, all the anger and curses were directed at Marvin Daniel, who had become a symbol of everything vile and reprehensible. Even a thousand fingers pointing in condemnation weren't enough to reflect the hate coming from all directions.
Harry kept silent, terrified of revealing his true identity by accident.
He was carrying a massive secret, one that was almost devouring him.
At times, Harry even resented TMZ's newfound fame, fearing that it only increased the chances of him being exposed. Everyone was asking the same question: Who exactly was Marvin Daniel? Even within the paparazzi circles, curiosity was growing.
"Marvin Daniel" remained silent.
To the public, it looked like the suspect had gone into hiding, perhaps scared and laying low. That wasn't surprising.
But to Harry's fellow paparazzi, something didn't sit right. This story was huge—so much so that it could be seen as a badge of honor. Every paparazzo would be dying to claim such a scoop, even if it meant facing some backlash.
All the criticism? It was practically a compliment to their line of work.
If Marvin Daniel was scared of Lucas Wood's revenge and was keeping a low profile, that made sense. But for there to be no whispers, no rumors in the paparazzi world about the person behind the story?
That wasn't normal. Something was definitely off.
The public's demand for TMZ to reveal Marvin Daniel's identity was growing louder. But TMZ stood its ground, stating that they wouldn't pursue the identity of their source, only focus on verifying the news.
Harry, however, could feel the suspicions growing, as professionals in the field knew better. His secret was at risk of being exposed, and the fear was suffocating him.
He wished it would just end.
At times, he thought it would be better to just come clean and get it over with. Maybe then, he'd find some relief.
But fear always pulled him back, and he clung to the faint hope that his secret might stay hidden, continuing to suffer in the dark.
Every second was pure agony.
And then, the turning point came—
"I'm Marvin Daniel, that's just a pseudonym. My real name is Jason Owner, and I took that photo."
Someone stepped forward, claiming to be the mastermind behind the leaked Spider-Man suit. And his story? It was incredibly convincing.
"Jason Owner" said he was a temp worker on the set, responsible for setting up props and transporting equipment. He heard rumors that the media was offering a huge price for a photo of the new Spider-Man suit, and, tempted by the money, he snapped the picture, never imagining it would cause such chaos.
After the incident, he was wracked with guilt and decided to come forward to clear the air and face the consequences.
His story was clear and believable.
And suddenly, the narrative shifted.
What was once a story about the paparazzi crossing moral lines to chase headlines was now a tale of a temporary worker who, driven by greed, made a bad decision. It was still a tragedy, but the severity of the situation seemed less outrageous.
The incident was now being seen as an "accident."
Harry: ???
Who was Jason Owner?
Others may have been fooled, but Harry knew the man was lying. Not a single word he said was true. But now that there was a scapegoat, should Harry just lay low and stay quiet?
Was this a good thing or a bad thing?
The good: There was now someone else to take the fall, lifting suspicion off Harry, and maybe, just maybe, he could finally get some sleep.
The bad: Was this scapegoat in it for fame? Or was there someone else pulling the strings behind the scenes? And if so, why? And what about Anson—would he expose the truth?
Harry was confused, and things were only getting more complicated.
The world was spinning, and Harry had no idea what storm he was caught in. He just knew that he was losing control of the situation.
And then, just as Harry was caught in indecision, "Jason Owner" couldn't keep up the act for long. His story, which seemed flawless, soon started to fall apart.
The props? The set design?
Setting aside the fact that everything had already been prepared on set and there was no need for temp workers to be transporting equipment that day, how would a temp even afford professional photography gear?
That was the key.
Experts could tell that the photo of Spider-Man's new suit was taken with professional skill. The angle, the composition, the lighting—it was all too good. No amateur with a phone could pull that off.
Jason had claimed he just took a quick snap to sell it for cash, but the final product was way too polished.
Some even argued that Jason might just be a passionate photography enthusiast. Maybe he was a natural talent.
But the more they dug into Jason's background, the more the story veered off course.
At first, it seemed like the public had found someone to blame, someone to direct their anger at. But now, Jason's words and his story were being questioned. Not only were conspiracy theorists convinced there was more to the story, but even the general public was starting to sense that this was just the tip of the iceberg.
And the voices of suspicion kept growing louder.
The whole situation was spiraling into chaos.
No one had seen this coming—not Michael, not Harry, not Anson, and not Eve. One unexpected event after another was derailing everyone's plans.
And then, it didn't take long for the truth to come out, thanks to the relentless efforts of the paparazzi.
For the first time, Harry Percy's name was brought into the public eye.