I’ve spent more nights than I care to admit scrolling through my group chat, half-listening to the usual banter. But every now and then, someone drops a confession that makes me stop mid-scroll. These aren’t your usual, ‘I love pizza’ or ‘I had a weird dream’ kind of messages. No, these are the bold confessions – the ones that make you think, “Did they really just say that?” And yet, something about them keeps you coming back for more. The best part? They never go past the screen. They stay in the chat, never crossing into real life. And honestly, I think that’s what makes them so thrilling.

Here are five of the most outrageous fantasies that have been discussed in my group chat – things we’d never actually do, but things we’d all love to think about.

1. The Secret Hotel Getaway

“I’ve always fantasised about sneaking away for a weekend with someone. No one knows. Just a luxurious hotel, champagne, and late-night rendezvous. No names exchanged, no real commitments. It’s just two people, free to do whatever they want… but I’d never actually do it. Too risky.”

It’s the ultimate escape – a fleeting, passion-filled getaway where privacy is the most valuable thing. The idea of being totally anonymous, living out a fantasy that no one ever needs to know about. Just thinking about it sends the mind racing, but that’s where it stays – in the chat.

2. The Public Tease

“I sometimes wonder what it’d be like to get caught doing something a little too risqué in public. A hotel lobby, a rooftop bar – just enough to be noticed but not fully exposed. The thrill of someone almost seeing, without actually doing anything. But, I’d never go through with it. Too embarrassing.”

There’s something intoxicating about the idea of being on the edge, in public, but safe in the knowledge that no one will actually know what’s happening. It’s like a game – teasing, but never crossing the line. Only, it stays exactly where it should: in the comfort of our anonymous chat (and in most of the smutty books I read).

3. The Power Play Fantasy

“Ever thought about what it’d be like to have someone completely at your mercy? To control everything – their desires, their movements. But not in real life, obviously. In my head, though, it’s a different story. The thrill of absolute control... but I’d never go there.”

We’ve all dabbled in fantasies of domination and submission. There’s something compelling about the idea of holding all the power – but we know deep down, it’s better left in the mind. It’s the mental rush that makes this one so addictive.

4. The Office Affair

“I sometimes daydream about an affair with someone at work. Not the ‘get caught in the copier room’ type of thing, but a secret exchange of glances, subtle touches, late-night texts. A whole separate world within the office. But again – it’s all just a thought. I’d never risk it.”

We all know the clichés about office romances, but sometimes the idea of a hidden, forbidden connection is even more appealing. The thrill of a secret relationship, one that no one ever suspects, is strangely enticing – but better left in the world of fantasy.

5. The Midnight Stranger

“There’s this fantasy of meeting a stranger in a bar, somewhere far from home. We have a brief conversation, then disappear for a passionate night together. No strings attached. But it’s always just a thought. I’d never actually go through with it.”

There’s something romantic and exhilarating about meeting someone in a completely new environment, where no one knows you. It’s the ultimate freedom – but once the morning comes, so does the reality. This one is just too good to be real.

These confessions, as outrageous as they might seem, don’t need to go anywhere. They stay in the safety of the chat, where nothing has to be acted upon. They’re the kind of fantasies that allow us to explore the edges of desire without any real-world consequences. And honestly, isn’t that what makes them so intriguing?

Sometimes, it’s the things we don’t do that are the most exciting.