A Portrait Secret Become a Patron Lupita George dreamed of freedom and success as a freelance illustrator, but post-college life is harder than expected. Struggling to pay rent, she’s bombarded by unsettling requests from strangers who want something far more personal than an illustration. Most she ignores, until one commission stands out from any she’s encountered. As the intimate arrangement unfolds, romance, doubt, and self-discovery reveal both the risks and liberating power of being truly seen.

• Thriller