The afternoon sun filtered through the sheer curtains of Tess’s bedroom, casting a warm glow on her vanity table, where an array of makeup and lingerie lay scattered. At 25, Tess had perfected the art of transformation, and today was no different. She began with her hair, long red tresses cascading down her back as she brushed it until it shimmered. Her hands then moved to her makeup, expertly applying dark eyeliner and r...