A Neighbor Tried to Steal My Power—His Next Demand Left Me Speechless.

But the second time, I actually caught him in the act.

“Mate, that’s my power you’re using,” I said, trying to keep my voice calm. “It’s on my meter.”

He didn’t apologize. He didn’t even look embarrassed. Instead, he laughed—actually laughed—and waved it off with, “C’mon, man. It’s only pennies!”

That should’ve been the end of it. Except it wasn’t.