It's a scary thing to do -- trusting someone with the most special thing about you; the thing that defines you as a person: your name. There's no telling what comes after it when someone speaks. It could be positive, and it could also be negative. But sometimes you just have to take a chance and open yourself to every possibility. Whether that be telling someone your name, going on your first date, or even falling in love. [top 10 finalist for the best of me movie contest] [1499/1500 words] [short story #30, 10/03/14]

Secrets are something buried deep within oneself. Everyone has secrets, some we keep and some are kept from us. Both of these secrets can change lives and they did. Flora's life changed because of the secret her parents kept. Her life took a bigger turn when she discovered her own secret. A secret that could have killed her when she was born. A secret she discovered after eighteen years of her life. Yes, she didn't die. Yes, she was saved. But....... She was saved after a deal had been finalised. A deal of marriage.... ARRANGED MARRIAGE. Cover : morecottoncandy (thank you v much)