Real People

Set in the idyllic mansion of Illyria, this story explores the lives of creative artists who gather there each summer to escape their familiar worlds and find their true selves. As Janet Belle Smith and her fellow artists immerse themselves in their work and relationships, she begins to suspect that the paradise they cherish may be hiding darker undercurrents. The narrative delves into themes of artistic identity, external expectations, and the unsettling realization that paradise can harbor hidden flaws.