Desire; The Untold Chapter
Where Secret Longings Find Their Voice...
Inspired by Gillian Anderson’s bestselling book ‘Want’ – a collection of anonymous sexual fantasies from women worldwide – we’re creating our anthology of intimate desires from widows and widowers across the globe.
Widowhood doesn’t extinguish sexuality; it transforms it into something more complex, more urgent, more surprising. The body remembers pleasure even as the heart navigates grief – a paradox that deserves to be seen and honored.
We’re inviting you to share your anonymous secret desires. This is your sanctuary for your most private thoughts – the fantasies that visit in dreams, the desires that feel both forbidden and essential, the hunger for touch that persists despite – or perhaps because of – your loss.
Your secrets are safe here. Let your desires spill onto the page, share your innermost thoughts, and write your untold chapter here…
People who opt in to provide their contact details, which will only be used for competition purposes, have the chance to win a £250 Love Honey voucher.
How it works
Write your story
Submit your story anonymously (ideally 500 words) of your deepest desires.
Anonymous submissions only!
Include only your first name (or initials/pseudonym), location & how long you’ve been widowed.
Review
Our founder Nicky Wake will personally review and curate the submissions for our online anthology, with selected excerpts featured in our newsletter.
There is no timeline for grief, and no expiration date for desire.
Read Our Confessions
Confessions of a Horny Widow: Part 1
Welcome to the first in my new series of real, raw, and unfiltered stories from the world of a modern, empowered widow. I’m Nicky – Manchester-based entrepreneur, proud bisexual, polyamorous woman, and founder of WidowsFire. Five years ago, I lost my husband. Since then, I’ve been on a journey to rediscover my sexuality, my confidence, and my appetite for pleasure.
