It’s been 100 days since I dropped chapter 1 of my first story on Lush.
Since then, I’ve published 11 additional stories. But there is something about your “First”.
Open Secrets is a five-part story. It is an intimate, psychologically driven exploration of desire, temptation, and the fragile boundaries that hold long-term relationships together. The story centers on a married man who believes his life is stable and predictable until an unexpected situation forces him to confront the parts of himself he has carefully kept hidden. What begins as a private indulgence spirals into a tense emotional and moral crossroads defined by loyalty, secrecy, and self-discovery.
Chapter 1 may feel familiar, echoing a cliché setup. That is by design. Keep reading, and the story deepens quickly, trading surface-level intrigue for escalating tension, emotional complexity, and characters who begin making choices that are anything but safe. If you are willing to move beyond the opening chapter you will find a narrative that grows sharper, riskier, and far more compelling with every chapter.
If you have not read the series, please check it out! And please share feedback in the comments.
https://www.lushstories.com/stories/cheating/open-secrets-chapter-1
Open Secrets: Chapter 1
Caught in the act by his wife’s best friend, an awkward moment quickly escalates into something reckless.
Cheating