In 1980s New York City, a young journalist investigates corruption within the city government, only to uncover a powerful politician's hidden agenda and face a moral dilemma when they discover the antagonist is a family member.
Protagonist: A young journalist investigating corruption within the city government; Antagonist: A powerful politician with a hidden agenda who will stop at nothing to maintain their hold on power.
The antagonist orchestrates a smear campaign against the protagonist, using their power and influence to discredit the journalist's investigation and threaten their career and personal life.
The protagonist uncovers irrefutable evidence of the antagonist's corruption, leading to their arrest and downfall. The journalist's investigation is vindicated, and they become a celebrated figure in the fight against corruption in the city.
Twist: The protagonist discovers that the antagonist is actually a family member, creating a moral dilemma and personal conflict as they struggle to bring their own flesh and blood to justice.