Just when she thought she was safe . . . Now that she has a loving, devoted family by her side, Talia Wilson finally feels happy and secure. What she doesn't realize is that someone from the past is out to get her. Someone who knows about her secrets and the deceitful game she played. And this someone is even crazier than the last . . . Welcome to 'Secrets and Lies', a sequel to Watty Award winning story 'The Secret'! *This story is an unedited first draft. Highest rank: #1 in Mystery and Thriller *This story contains scenes of abuse and may be disturbing to some readers. While the characters are fictional, domestic violence is a serious issue that many people across the world face. If you or someone you know is the victim of abuse, please seek help immediately. Notice: This document is not authorized for upload or use with artificial intelligence systems or platforms. Any attempt to upload, analyze, or process this content using AI technology is strictly prohibited.

“The pact of blood. Joining seven together in the strings of fate,” What could it mean? Danita thought silently as she stared in the flame of a candle and became lost in her own mind. From a young age, they each knew they were different. Their instincts were different. Their minds worked differently. None of them could quite fit in. However, none of them could have imagined why this was so. Somehow, each of them are connected. But what will happen when they discover their fates? This story will be updated every Friday :) hope y'all enjoy! :) © Persephone Clearwater ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the author.