Shareen didn’t believe in urban legend, but she believed in curiosity. A week later, after her shift and after a chocolate milkshake cooled enough to be lifeless, she walked the riverbend and found Third Avenue wound tight as a fist. The alley’s entrance was as the stories said: a seam with a flailing neon sign, its blue letters half missing. She hesitated. A cart of newspapers lay abandoned, and a cat threaded between boxes like an afterthought.
Elias nodded slowly. “Not the first time the city trims what it calls rough edges.” Shareen Bartley - Lethbridge - The Dirty
Shareen Bartley has faced criticism for her involvement in "The Dirty" segment, with some accusing her of being too confrontational or aggressive in her reporting. However, others have praised her for her tenacity and commitment to holding individuals and organizations accountable. Shareen didn’t believe in urban legend, but she
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