Hiding Depression Quotes Novels & Stories

Look out Seattle! The city's most eligible bachelor is on the prowl for a worthy fiancee! Marriage is a big commitment. Arguably being a CEO'S fake fiancee is even a bigger commitment. Seattle is what Zoey Saunders now calls home after jumping from city to city in hopes of hiding from her personal bogeyman. One wild night propels her straight into the chaotic world, and warm arms, of the city's lone wolf sealed by a hush hush contract. How will she protect the billionaire player from the jaws of hungry wolves? Ten million dollars is on the line! Enter the world of Xavier Danvers and Zoey Saunters filled with bitter exes, dysfunctional families, kick mini adventure and rekindled love!

Two strangers meet under the guise of chance, unaware they’re each hiding a dangerous truth. Cassandra “Cass” Blake, a secret heiress and the cunning owner of Phoenix Analytics, prefers to work in the shadows, uncovering corporate fraud, laundering schemes, and hidden enemies. Leo Knight, a wealthy, enigmatic operative with ties to covert international intelligence, thrives on staying off the radar, even if it means letting the world think he’s just another self-made billionaire with a playboy smile. Their worlds collide when they’re forced into a series of seemingly coincidental meetings—coffee shops, charity galas, business negotiations—each encounter sharpening the magnetism between them. But neither knows the other’s real name… or the real reason they keep showing up in each other’s lives.

Roxanne never expected her father would sell her out to be a disabled man's wife, instead of her step-sister, Reina. Heartbroken and threatened with her brother's treatment, Roxanne discovered Reina had seduced her fiancee and got pregnant for him. Hurt and escaping from home, she ended up at a bar and made one of the greatest mistakes of her life but it later turned out to be worth it, as the entire thing was a big misunderstanding. Her husband-to-be wasn't disabled, it was something more. He was the perfect man and Reina grew to regret her decision, to forsake the privilege to be his bride. As he helped her raise up, Roxanne discovered a heart-shattering truth her father was hiding from her.

"Her betrayal runs deep, but his secrets might shatter her world." Liana’s world shatters when she finds her husband with her sister, Samantha. Cast out by her family, she's forced into marriage with Kieran, a mysterious rogue hiding his true identity as the Alpha King. Amidst betrayal and secrets, Liana and Kieran’s fiery connection deepens. But when Liana discovers she's pregnant, and enemies close in, their bond faces its ultimate test. As danger and deceit threaten their fragile love, Liana must uncover Kieran's hidden past and confront her own, or risk losing everything. Can love prevail when shadows from the past come to light, or will their enemies tear them apart?

Every person has an angel that watches over them to ensure that they make the rigth decision when possible. Everyone except Josie. Josie Tria has always seen the angelic beings, watching over each human, and when she turns twenty-two, she just about gives up on the hope that maybe she too has a guardian angel. But Josie is different, and she's not sure it's a good thing. When she walks near the angels, they cower in fear, and run from her. Then, everything changes when instead of her guardian angel appears, it turns out to be a demon, named Loss. Loss is hiding something from her, something Josie is determined to figure out. And it doesn't matter if she develops complicated feelings for Loss.

The Bodyguard’s Boy follows the tumultuous journey of Cassian Wesley, a spoiled yet emotionally wounded billionaire heir, and Rowan Maddox, the elite bodyguard assigned to protect him. Their relationship begins with conflict Rowan enforcing discipline Cassian’s never had but grows into a dangerous emotional entanglement. When a hookup steals Cassian’s car and dies in a crash, the world believes Cassian is dead. While hiding him, Rowan is forced to face the depth of his feelings. Cassian, shaken by the close brush with death, starts to reevaluate his purpose, privilege, and desire for real connection. The story unfolds with slow-burn chemistry, layered vulnerability, media scrutiny, and family power struggles. In the end, both men must decide what they’re willing to risk: their safety, their reputations, or the truth.

Tom Holland, the CEO of Shellhouse Mall is nothing but a boring boss at work but has a secret no one knows of. His secretary, Amber Leo, is a fun-loving lady who also works as a stripper in the club during her free time. She got into trouble with him at work and signed a contract of being his slave when she was on the verge of losing her job but Amber didn’t know what she signed up for was bigger than what she expected. She got pulled into different dramas that even threatened her life while working as his slave. What happens when Tom begins to fall in love with her? Will Tom let her off the hook even after signing the contract with him? what exactly is the secret Tom is hiding?

I never expected my boss to blackmail me into marriage. Ethan Sinclair the cold, calculating billionaire who never cracks a smile holds a secret over my head, forcing me into a fake marriage to secure his family’s inheritance. I hate him for it, but I need the money to save my brother’s life. The rules are simple: play the devoted wife for a year, follow his lead in public, and stay out of his way behind closed doors. But as sparks fly and buried secrets unravel, I realize Ethan isn’t just ruthless, he’s hiding something even more dangerous. The closer I get, the harder it becomes to remember this is all just a contract. Because falling for the devil was never part of the deal.

Shantala Vien Arceo’s mundane life turned upside-down after she replaced her sister in marrying Estermouth City’s infamous mafia leader, Hyperion. She knew him by name and how merciless he was, however, she still agreed with the marriage for the sake of her sister and despite knowing too well that she would likely face death when Hyperion finds out that she was fooling him. Aside from hiding her identity from her dangerous husband, she must also find ways to fully cut ties with the man from her haunting past who wanted her back. Whether she lives or not after all these life-threatening encounters, Shantala would surely go through another hell just to survive.

Coralee Ker is a resident of a town called Janesville, where she had lived her whole life as just another teenager. But this year, things might change as the arrival of Afael turns her world upside down, with strange occurrences starting to take place. Afael and Kanael are dark and peculiar, hiding secrets that Coralee is eager to uncover. Afael is searching for Coralee to make her his wife as it's written: to have a baby with Coralee Ker to fulfill the order. But for that, Afael will have to make Coralee fall in love with him, knowing well that the girl is not an easy catch. It will be torture for Afael; however, over time, his feelings start to blossom. But since Afael is a demon, he doesn't possess feelings, making it impossible for him to love.