“He’s not real, Meera. He’s code and a stock photo and a copywriter named Kevin in Manila.”

At first, I didn't think much of my wife's interest in 1ModelMedia Asia. She had always been a fan of modeling and fashion, and I assumed that her fascination with the site was merely a passing hobby. However, as the days turned into weeks, and the weeks turned into months, I began to notice a disturbing change in her behavior.