Secret Identity

Secret-identity stories create two layers of tension: what a character is doing and what will happen when the truth is exposed. Assassins, heirs, rebels, spies, vigilantes, and magically gifted characters often depend on concealment while growing close to people who know only part of them.

Where to start: Choose fantasy for hidden powers and royal identities, thrillers for aliases and deception, or romance when revealing the truth could destroy the relationship.