The Secret Keeper Novels & Stories

In the dream, he looked at me with the face of a man who had just realized the world he trusted was never real. I woke at four with a heavy weight on my chest. I sat up, opened the laptop, and went back to work. That was the only thing I could do with the feeling. I was forty minutes in when I found it. An old internal message, eleven years old, buried in a folder no one had touched since it was created. Three short sentences between addresses I knew and one I didn’t. The unknown address came through an external server. The message was brief and careful. The structure is in place. Timeline for first concealment confirmed. He doesn’t know. Keep it that way. When the time comes, he inherits th

It wasn't like we could just pretend the other didn't exist. Clarissa owned the antique shop next door. She always came across as cultured and gentle, the kind of person who carried herself with quiet elegance. Surely, she wouldn't actually do anything too far with what she thought was a product, right? That was what I kept telling myself. Just endure it. As long as she didn't figure it out. "This thing feels incredibly real," Clarissa murmured. "Where did Helen even get it? I'm definitely asking her about it later. I want one, too."

That ended today. Someone knocked on my door. "Come in" The security chief entered with two large guards behind him. They looked serious and ready for trouble. "What can we do for you sir" the chief asked. "I need you to find Karen Tyler" I said. "She used to be my secretary. Find her and escort her out of the building immediately" "She is being terminated" the chief asked. "She was terminated days ago but she keeps coming back" I said. "I want her removed and banned from this building permanently. She is not allowed to return for any reason"

"Only those of the blood can turn that lock. Are you Elena’s girl?" I took a step back, keeping the desk between us. "I'm Esmeralda. Who are you? How long have you been down here?" The old man stepped into the light. His eyes were milky with cataracts, but he seemed to see me well enough. He let out a soft, wheezing laugh. "Too long, child. I am the Keeper. I was forgotten by the Council forty years ago when they decided the truth was too dangerous to keep in the light. They think this room is sealed. They don't know about the belfry door."

“If Thorne sees it, you’re dead. If Cordelia sees it, you’re dead. If another beast touches you and feels the magic, you’re dead. If you tell a servant like Mira or Senna, you’re dead. Do you understand? This secret is only between you and me. I’m the only one keeping you alive.” “Yes, Your Highness. I understand, it will be hidden. I will not tell anyone,” I whispered. “Good, now go. Don’t come back unless I summon you.” I pulled the door open and walked out fast. I didn’t look at the guard. The heavy doors closed behind me, i was safe for now. I was alive, i was still shaking. I carried a dangerous secret. I was the Moon Mark, i was the King’s secret. I walked fast down the corridor. I had

“You don’t get to stand here and act like a victim, Victoria. You knew exactly what this engagement was.” " Just stop playing the victim here Victoria" he said not turning to look at her. " Oh wow I'm playing the victim you say. Drake you know, I agreed to all this for your image but I won't let you humiliate me. What do you want people to think of le when they find out about your "Secret"? Worst of it all with your office boy" She said her nose flaring in anger. " Leave! I said leave Victoria! I'm not having this conversation with you."

The secretary forced out a smile at them again as her eyes locked with Sadiqah’s sister’s. They have been sitting at the reception room for over one hour… “He has some visitors.” The secretary explained and they both know they had to wait and they did wait and it is been over an hour that they have been waiting. “Just be patient.” Her sister had told her. Some few minutes later, the door opened and they heard some laughter and the guests came out; it was Aziza, Musadiq with Hibah in his hands.

Anna takes a deep breath and gets up and goes to the backyard. “I think that I may have hit a chord…” Oscar says. Henry shrugs. “Let me fix this,” Oscar follows Anna to the backyard. “We’re not heartless Anna. She was sent away with a decent package despite her antics. I know it’s harsh economically for a lot of people but this was also done to protect you. A person who works in your house that is willing to sell your secrets is dangerous. This time it might have been a gold digger but what if next time it’s a career criminal and there’s a Kim Kardashian in France instance where you’re held at gunpoint in your own house while they steal your jewelry,”

Angela shouted, closing the suitcase again and shoving it before Gilberd. "Especially Uncle. Uncle has no right to keep all this when the head of the family is already there, "cried Gilbert. "All of this is yours, Angela. So save it!" Dareen exclaimed. Angela looked at Regan, and Regan nodded his head. "The other wealth is in a secret room, which is the big vault of this family. And the key is with you, which is the symbol of the key to the Gonemanus family," Gilberd exclaimed.

I had deceived them both, weaving a web of lies that now threatened to unravel completely. The door creaked open, and I turned my gaze to the figure entering the room. It was Cullen, his face etched with a mix of concern and confusion. He approached cautiously, his steps measured, as if unsure of his place in this shattered reality we now found ourselves in. "Brielle," he said softly, his voice carrying a mixture of hurt and longing. "I don't even know where to begin. How could you keep such a monumental secret from me?" I struggled to find the words, my throat dry and my mind racing. "Cullen, I... I never intended for things to become so complicated. I was trapped, drowning in a sea of desp