The Secrets We Keep
In the seemingly idyllic neighborhood of the Pacific Palisades, some residents harbor secrets that could unravel their lives. Samantha Jackson, a mother of three, is trying to settle into her new home, unaware that her past might collide with her present.
Across the street, Iris Hammond, a troubled teenager, begins to uncover unsettling truths about her neighbors, setting off a chain of events that could change everything. Meanwhile, Rio Greer, one of the neighborhood’s twin boys, is caught in a dangerous game of burglary and blackmail, threatening to expose his family’s hidden lives.
As tensions rise, Samantha’s husband becomes embroiled in a controversial legal battle, adding fuel to the fire. With suspense and drama at every turn, The Secrets We Keep weaves a gripping tale of betrayal, intrigue, and the lengths people will go to protect their hidden lives. In this close-knit community, no secret stays buried forever.
Meet The Characters
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The Jacksons
Jack Jackson: Samantha’s husband and the attorney for Hanna Levine, suing Elsa Svensson and Palisades Elementary School District for Indoctrination of Gender Identity Politics on her son, Max.
Tyler and Sadie: Jack and Samantha’s younger children.
Samantha Jackson: She Struggles with a dark secret from her past that has affected her mental health. New to the village in the Pacific Palisades, she is torn between supporting her husband and his case and the lawsuit’s impact on her new friends and neighbors.
Giana: Samanta’s sister. Promiscuous and carefree, Giana wreaks havoc anytime she enters Samantha’s life and this time is no different.
Henry Jackson: Enmeshed in a toxic friendship with, Iris Hammond, who lives across the street. Henry must learn to navigate her new social environment, while sorting out her complicated feelings for Kaleb Greer.
Casey: Giana’s son.
The Greers
Leonard and Jaime Greer: They seem like the perfect couple. Jaime, a health and wellmess coach, has a thriving podcast business. And Leonard, a retired footballer, spends his days pursuing various hobbies and has a wandering eye.
Rio Greer: He’s caught in a dangerous game of burglary and blackmail, threatening to expose his family’s hidden lives.
Kaleb Greer: He struggles with his conflicted feelings and infatuation for Henry Jackson. Kaleb supports Elsa Svensson, the teacher being litigated by Henry’s father. Kaleb is also concerned for his brother and himself, as he grows increasingly vulnerable to the consequences of Rio’s poor choices.
The Hammonds
Bob and Eve Hammond: Bob spends his days working, and Eve spends her days drinking and fighting anxiety that stems from a tragedy she witnessed a decade ago. Eve just wants to return to some semblance of normalcy. With the Jacksons recent arrival, she’s not so sure that will happen.
Iris Hammond: Iris is curious, manipulative, and relentless in finding the answers to the secrets that weave their way through her neighborhood. Who are the Jacksons? Iris will find out.
Supporting Cast
Clive: A trans boy, who dated Rio before transitioning. Clive is appalled at what is happening to Elsa, and he will support the teacher and school in what ever way he can.
Brent Waters: Wealthy, entitled, arrogant. He is having too much fun burglarizing his community and is loathe to let Rio walk away. Brent and Rio share a secret that could devastate both their families. Brent is not afraid to expose it.
Manzo Garcia: He works with Brent and Rio. The burglaries are not a game for him. He is cold, calculating, and dangerous.
Supporting Cast
Elsa Svensson: The teacher being litigated for teaching gender indentiy in her classroom.
Rory and Finley Svensson: Elsa’s children, raised as theybies.
Hannah Levine: The mother who is suing Elsa and the school for the indoctrination of her son, Max.
Max Levine: Wants to be called Maxine, and for people to use the pronouns, she and her when referring to her.
Read A Sample
In the idyllic Pacific Palisades, secrets threaten to unravel lives. Samantha Jackson, settling into her new home, faces a past that collides with her present. Troubled teen Iris Hammond uncovers truths that could change everything, while Rio Greer is caught in a web of burglary and blackmail. As tensions rise, Samantha’s husband is drawn into a controversial legal battle. “The Secrets We Keep” weaves a gripping tale of betrayal and intrigue, where no secret stays buried forever.
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