SECRET THESAURUS

BEING IMMORTAL



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HELPFUL TIP:

Secrets represent a past your character wants to forget and a future they want to prevent, so give them something that will change everything if it gets out. Mine their emotional wounds, relationships, fears, or occupations for ideas, and consider how this secret could tie into your story's theme.
ABOUT THIS SECRET:
Being immortal might sound ideal—no wrinkles, no existential angst, or fear of death. But a character who is secretly living forever will have many challenges. Their methods for keeping this information quiet will likely change over time—unlike their apparent age.

CATEGORY:
Powers or Abilities (primary)

SIMILAR OR RELATED SECRETS:

SPECIFIC FEARS THAT MAY DRIVE THE NEED FOR SECRECY:

HOW THIS SECRET COULD HOLD THE CHARACTER BACK:
Avoiding getting attached to others because the character will always outlive them
Fearing rejection or becoming an object of hatred, envy, or fear if the secret gets out
Having to project a maturity level that matches the seeming age of their body (if they became immortal at a young age)
Losing their sense of self after centuries of changing identities 
Being unable to affect change at high levels because the visibility would compromise their secret
Underestimating mortals, leading to arrogance and an inability to empathize
Losing their moral center over time
Having to avoid activities that could result in scrutiny of their blood, skin tissue, or anything that would draw suspicion

BEHAVIORS OR HABITS THAT HELP HIDE THIS SECRET:
Moving frequently to hide the fact that they don't age
Changing identities and appearance on a regular basis
Faking their deaths when they want to adopt a new identity
Resurfacing every generation as a younger relative of their former identity
Accumulating enough wealth to withdraw from normal society and pay people off if necessary
Killing anyone who discovers the secret
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ACTIVITIES OR TENDENCIES THAT MAY RAISE SUSPICIONS:
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SITUATIONS THAT MAKE KEEPING THIS SECRET A CHALLENGE:
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SCENARIOS THAT MAY ENCOURAGE THEM TO LET THE SECRET GO:
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RESULTS OF THE SECRET BEING REVEALED OR DISCOVERED:
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