please make sure to check out this forum before joining the site. it includes all the important information you'll need to know, such as the site plot, the rules, the member groups. failure to read over this section prior to joining may result in your account being deleted.

the best way to keep informed and up-to-date about the site and the plot is to read everything and anything that is posted in this forum. we swear that only thing that are worth your time are posted here, but it would mean a lot to the admins if you did read everything here. also, it will be helpful to the development of your characters in the long run.

need a thread moved? have something that needs to be archived? you can find the necessary threads to post in for those moderation activities and more in this forum. also, the admins here at the secrets you keep would be more than happy to answer any questions you have or to hear any suggestions that you would like to share. furthermore, this is where we may post polls about possible future features of the site and board.

this is your first step in getting started on the secrets you keep! contained in here are the application templates, as well as the appropriate forums for when you are creating your character or ready to post your app. please use the appropriate forums.

curious about other characters on the board? wondering where the heck your accepted character has gone? look no further because you can find all that and more within these forums. every student at the university of washington, all the townspeople worth knowing, and even some others are filed here for safe keeping.

so you're looking to reserve a face? your character has been accepted? check out the threads in this forum to fill out the necessary claims to ensure that there are no mishaps or mistakes when it comes to your playbys and more.

whether individually or for a group, it is always fun to plot and ship your characters. some people do it a lot, and some people wait for others to do it to them, but either way this is where you can post your plot pages and shippers so that everyone can love them and your character.

"omg i have such a good idea for a ship!" has this thought or something similar crossed your mind? if so you should probably put up a wanted ad so that people looking to make new characters can help you out. wanted ads can be for individuals or for groups of characters - just look in the appropriate forum.

character development is all about fleshing out your character through any sort of creative way that you want. this can mean journals, pictures, past conversations, or anything else that is done in pursuit of development. we encourage anyone who wants to take advantage of this forum.

this is where you can pretty much discuss anything you want - whether it is about your life, popular culture, a book you're reading: anything! this is all completely out of character so kick back, relax, and if you are legal grab a cold one and chill.

who doesn't like having a little in-character fun with their characters in an informal manner? games are the perfect way to do just that, and for many of us they are our guilty pleasure. don't worry, most people love them and we all have our favourites so feel free to post and play!

plug your boards here but please ensure that you post in the appropriate forum. if you are unsure, check the accepted ads to see if your board has already been advertised on the secrets you keep (they are in alphabetical order). we accept both invisionfree and proboards advertisements.

any character who is no longer with us, or thread that has been completed will be found here for your viewing pleasure. furthermore, this is where all dead or inactive threads and characters can be found. if you would like something moved from here please use the moderation forum.