Hidden Gem Novels & Stories

The other, the one clutched tightly in her arms, was Josef’s personal prototype: the 001 of the twenty-two limited pieces. If Julian saw it… the connection between her and Josef would be impossible to explain. She’d promised Josef to keep their relationship quiet for now, so she instinctively shielded it. Julian noticed. He glanced once at the box she hid, then at the pink leather watch on display—assuming the hidden box must contain the men’s pair to match it. He didn’t question it. No need. He simply closed the gemstone watch’s box again, set it on the counter, and pushed it gently toward her.

and even through the glass, I could feel the heat of her focus. "The primary valve isn't tucked away in some boring maintenance shed, Kai," she said, her voice muffled by the thick glass and the constant roar of the falling water. "Silas was way more theatrical than that. It’s buried under the Old Mint. Or rather, what the Old Mint became after the city sold the deed. It’s a private, underground club now. They call it The Gilded Cage."

"And you just broke the key." Far below the basin, deep within the dark earth miles beyond our realm's border, a third, massive emerald eye opened in the dark.

She didn't want to accept the gift. "Please!" Brian said. Vee heaved a small sigh. She collected the gift bag from Brian and checked out what was in it. As soon as she sighted a black velvet box in the bag, she had an idea of what it could be. With her heart starting to beat twice faster, Vee took out the box and slowly opened it. She came face to face with a pair of diamond earrings. Brian couldn't be more proud of himself at the look on her face when admiring the earrings. His heart swelled with so much pride. He could tell she liked it.

The gems lit up, began their opening notes. Rain shivered as unearthly music, barely heard and intensely felt, vibrated in the air. Designed to physically pleasure the listener, the sounds shivered with the radiance of the aurora, seductively sweet. Piercing. Addictive. Rain shivered. She hadn’t meant to make the Bell. It was supposed to be a gate key, a door to the Dark Lands that would allow her to take a peek without being trapped. She realized too late that one actually had to go the Dark Lands before it could be set, which was problematic, since she’d had no intention of applying for her green card. By then she’d been addicted, unable to abandon her seductive little toy. The idea of it

He was only half-listening, mostly enjoying the soothing sound of her voice. The first thing he saw was a majestic, gold carriage, the carvings were impeccable and Deagan was in awe. Looking further into the expansive hall he recognised a series of vehicles, each collector’s items, and concluded that no one in the world could know him better than the woman who stood beaming at the wonderment on his face.

Well, I'm the fucking Devil, and I will make people roar in fear of me. I'll be the dark fog engulfing the room, with nothing to lose and so much to gain. Like smoke, destroying everything it comes into contact with, until, all that remains is the aberrant odour of my contamination. My name is Sandro Peker, and you can read about my mission in the upcoming instalment of... Hidden Secrets: Forbidden Heirs.

“The Moon goddess’ temples,” Finn shouts as he jumps up from his seat. The book drops from my hands, startled by his outburst. Leaning down on the table, he looks at me, “the Bloodstone is hidden in one of the Moon goddess’ temples.” My breath stutters, “are you sure? Any idea which one, cause there are five of them.” Excitement growing at the possibility of finding it. “Yes, I am sure. Which one, though, of that I am not.”

But pushing my best foot forward, I give him my classic smile, "good, you?" "Great! We have choices to make before you cerm...." "Pick whatever you want, I'm sure it will look beautiful." Not a single part of me wants to think or speak about that damn ceremony. And, of course, that's the minute Declan walks into the kitchen too. He gives me this look like I hurt him or something, but that's complete bull. Other way around, buddy. Goliath comes forward, probably looking for Gem, but she's been hiding for three days with no end unless Declan tells me his deal.

I was still puzzled about how we had entered the hidden society. "That gem or crystal you gave to the beggar isn’t just an ordinary gem, is it?" I asked. "Exactly! It isn’t ordinary," Dale confirmed. "The gem contains a substantial amount of mana, along with a crystal-like substance that holds other precious items for trade." It seemed that the crystal was more than a mere trinket—it was a container for things like magic, weapons, gold, rare materials, or even living creatures and souls. "That sounds illegal. How am I supposed to return to the flower shop?" I expressed my frustration.