Classified February, Keeping Secrets

I know something I won't tell, I won't tell. - Sloppy Mo

  Anyone has a secret; some are small that can affect someone's life, and then there are big ones that can affect an entire community. Because of this, they are often kept away from anyone who could learn of them as long as possible till no one will ever know about them or just be straight-up forgotten. It may seem easy at first when one person knows it, but not everyone can keep their mouth shut, and then more people are brought into the fold soon enough; if too many people know, then everyone knows being unable to be left in the dark as the light has revived it for all to see. They say the truth can set you free, but it can also chain you down should the knowledge be too hard to bear. In the end, it always leads to turmoil that can easily ruin the lives ensnared in its twisted web that will eventually end them should they be unable to escape it.   The only remaining question is what happens to those who create or know these secrets. There are always those who bear the responsibility of holding onto knowledge hidden from others for their own good or to hold sway over them. They work in the shadows to keep them under wraps, and those who seek them out are kept at bay. Then there are the struggles that stay hidden to avoid turmoil that must be kept secret, such as those that hold on to the burden of their task that lies before them by any means. A secret is only good if it has value, and many are willing to do anything to gain a hold of it.  

Declassified Item

To those reading this document, you have been given access to a task of great importance. Should you be willing to take up the task given to you in uncovering the vast secrets hidden from plain view, you shall be rewarded with a badge for your services for the discoveries you have made during your service on this assignment. However, it is recommended that you do not disclose any information about your time nor reveal how you came into the procession of this badge to anyone outside of authorization. Doing so will directly violate the operations policy, and all involved shall face reprimands and immediate revaluation to determine if they can continue with future assignments given to them. Otherwise, to all non-violators, thank you for your service and for ensuring the safety and security of global peace for all; continue with your duties as usual.  

Unveiled Rules

 

• Any article must be dated during the challenge!

 

• The article must be public and published. Only one can be done per person!

 

• Use whatever article prompt you want

 

• English is preferred, it can be translated if written in another language

 

• No minimum, no maximum! ( Just don't let it drag on for too long).

 

• There will be nothing racial or bigotry in the story but mark your work as NSFW or give a warning if using dark tones and themes.

 

• Place your article in the comments and the challenge article in your article to spread the word.

 

• Article Must be sent by the 28th before Midnight and no asking for an extended deadline!