I have a secret, one I cannot tell. If I do my mother dies but if I don't I might. ---------- Maya was a sweet girl she loved wearing dresses, she kept up her grades in school. She adores her single mother. One thing that Maya has stuck by is always telling the truth. Maya had a horrible encounter, ending with her being raped. As a result, she has to keep this one secret but everyone knows you can't keep a secret if you don't lie. Follow Maya's journey on how she deals with being raped and threatened. Will she ever feel safe again?

Adam would do anything for his sister Olivia, including protecting her from the monster that roams within their home. James lives with his mother and stepdad. He's never had an easy life, his stepdad has made sure of that. We all have secrets we keep, scars we bare. These three quickly learn they share the same secrets and carry the same burden. Leaning on each other and their group of close friends, they try to navigate through their lives. Their friendship and strength is what will help get them through what seems to be the impossible. Story contains triggers for some readers and heavy topics such as, Abuse Alcoholism Suicidal thoughts

"What's on your mind Adam?" asked Fin. "I'll take up Michael's case and bring him justice." I said. *** Adam lives in California with his new husband Jack and their two children as well their dog Scooby. Adam and Jack are special victim's detectives. They love their job so much, because they're able to bring justice to the vitcims. Even though they love their job, it can be quite emotional and difficult, especially when a child is abused or when a school shooting happen. Adam was married to Michael Jackson until his tragic death. He knew that he didn't wanted to die. He's ready to find out the truth about his death. Adam doesn't want Michaels to be forgotten. But what happened when Michael's body is discovered in Adam and Jack's backyard after he mysteriously passed away in 2009. Will they be able to solve the case and bring Michael's justice before it's too late.

"Stay away from me you monster." I said coldly. "You made a stupid choice Adam." replied Scott with a smirk on his face. *** Adam lives in New York with his two kids. He's single father. He's also a SVU detective. He loves his job, even though it can be overwhelmed sometimes. But he loves helping people. When Adam is going to pick up his son at school, he meets his new teacher Scott. It's love at first sight. He's kind and funny. He knows they just met, but he feels ready to start dating again. They're going on a date and he tells him that he's the love of his life. But what appears to be a loving romance turns into a nightmare. Scott is not who he thinks he is. When he finds out his dark secret, it's already too late. -Based on Law and Order SVU-

"The judge granted me full custody of Oliver." said Jennifer and showed me the papers. "You can't take my kid from me." I replied. *** Adam lives in Manhattan New York. He's in a messy custody-battle of his kids with his ex-wife Jennifer. He cares deeply for his children, he would do anything to protect them. He wants to have full custody of them. But when Jennifer moves to Paris, Emily and Oliver end up with Adam. He tries to be a good father to them. But it's not easy. He also has a drug addiction. Emily and Oliver are there for him. When they come home from school one day, they see their dad making out with a man named Jack. Adam tells them that he's his boyfriend. He's scared that they'll leave him, now when they know his secret. Emily and Oliver are so happy for him. Their lives are turned upside down when Jennifer returns to New York. She wants her children back and she's ready to destroy Adam's life to get what she wants.

"John told me it was our secret and it was normal for teachers do it" said Max. "I know how you feel." I replied. *** After years of abuse from his dad, Adam gets enough. He runs away from home, but he has nowhere to go. Olivia and her husband Elliot finds him and they adopt him. They'll give him a loving home that he never had. Years pass and Adam is now married and father of two girls. He's also a SVU detective. He loves his job, even though it can be overwhelmed sometimes. But he loves helping people. But everything changes when his youngest daughter comes home from school. She's not the same happy Max anymore. Max tells him that some students were mean to her. Adam knows there's something more, something she doesn't dare tell. Adam does everything to help her, before it's too late. At the same time, dark memories from his childhood catch up with him. -Based on Law and Order SVU-

'Understand that every time I look at you from across the room, my smile is a reminder of how much I despise you.' A smirk plays onto his lips as he leans forward. 'And that every time I get close to you,' His voice is barely a whisper. 'The warmth you feel, is my hatred burning through.' *** Sarah Orphaned at a young age, forced into marriage at 20, five years later sees her first love hand in hand with another woman. He's happy and content, everything she wasn't. Adam He promised her he would be back and she promised him she would always be his. Only five years later she wasn't, standing next to a man she'd married. He loved her, he missed her, he craved her and he was set out to take revenge on her. Little did they both know, now 25, they love each other as crazily as they did when they were 17.

"I've a feeling mom is hiding something from me." I said. "You can't trust Olivia." replied Gladys *** Adam lives in New York with his husband Jack and their three children as well their dog Scooby. Adam is a special victim's detective. He love his job so much, because they're able to bring justice to the vitcims. Even though he love his job, it can be quite emotional and difficult, especially when a child is abused or when a school shooting happen. Adam is close to his aunt Gladys. He can talk to her about everything. She basically raised him. Gladys is the queen of the serpent gang. Adam look up to her. He has long wondered if she could be his real mom. He knows that Gladys and Olivia doesn't get along well. As he begins to investigate, dark memories from his childhood catch up with him.

"I'm sorry we can't afford a better house." I said and sighed. "It's perfect dad." replied Georgia. *** Adam lives in New York with his new husband Jack and their three children as well their dog Scooby. Adam is a special victim's detectives. He love his job so much, because he's able to bring justice to the vitcims. Even though he love his job, it can be quite emotional and difficult, especially when a child is abused or when a school shooting happen. *** Billy has moved from Rosewood to New York with his two daughters to start a new life. They can only afford a house outside the city. Billy is ashamed that they're poor, but Georgia and Hayley are grateful. But things changes when she start school. Georgia quickly becomes a victim of bullying.

Perhaps things would have turned out differently. Maybe I could have avoided what was to come. Maybe it's a game life wanted me to play, and there's no forfeiting or escaping. I simply have to follow the rules and hopefully make it to the final round, even if that means that I'll be buried six feet underground like him. __________________________________ "Things happen when you least expect them, whether they're good or bad, and in my case, it was everything and more."- Linda Smith Linda Smith, in a million years, never expected her life to take a crazy turn. To be handcuffed and blamed for a death no one saw coming. With a new identity and a new life, she is determined to find the true suspect. Can Linda prove her innocence, or will she share the same fate as Jacob, her now-dead boyfriend? Warnings: *Language Involved* *Violence/fights* (mainly on Chapter 33) Cover made by @lyspynen