Nic's best friend from Cooley Ridge who disappeared ten years prior to the present events of the story, remembered for her powerful and enigmatic presence among her peers.

A younger girl from Cooley Ridge who goes missing upon Nic's return, known for her artistic inclinations and past obsession with Nic and her friends.

Nic's brother, who has navigated anger issues since their youth and maintains a complex relationship with Nic while planning his own family life.

Nic's high school sweetheart and former fiancé, whose relationship with Nic rekindles in unexpected ways when she returns to Cooley Ridge.

Corinne's former boyfriend, who works at a local pub and shares insights into his troubled relationship with Corinne.

Nic and Corinne's childhood friend, now divorced with a child, who harbors unresolved emotions about their past and wants no further association with Nic.

Nic and Daniel's father, a former professor now living in a care facility, who grapples with mental decline and the weight of past family secrets.

An investigator from the State Bureau of Investigation dedicated to uncovering the truth behind Corinne's disappearance, known for her sharp demeanor.