My Girlfriend and My Best Friend Were Stealing My Life's Work

The day I submitted my college applications, I got a call from a number I didn't recognize.

"Don't go to Kingsley. Your girlfriend has connections there. She's going to steal your research and use it to make your buddy look good."

"You'll be accused of plagiarism. Not just expelled — you'll go to prison."

"Go to Fairmont instead. The ranking is lower than Kingsley's, but your program there will become the best in the country."

I asked warily, "Who is this?"

The line went dead with a flat beep.

On my phone, a message from Ina Fox blinked.