To cope with the lingering trauma of her childhood, Brinn has embraced a self-destructive lifestyle, seeking escape in wild nights of partying and fleeting connections with strangers. Her default approach to men has always been seduction—a protective mechanism that shields her vulnerability but leaves her feeling hollow. As her carefully constructed facade begins to crumble, Brinn is forced to confront the painful truths she’s spent years avoiding. For the first time, she encounters a man who genuinely cares for her, yet she finds herself paralyzed, unsure how to respond.

Abraham, known locally as "Scraps", only trusts three people: his cat, George Washington, and himself. The cynical old man learned at an early age that you can't depend on others. And after years of saving, scavanging, and collecting -- he doesn't have to.

Langley is a good ole boy. Attractive and fit, he's the kind of guy that owns a ridiculous amounts of businesses in town but you would never know it. You might find him on the ranch mending a fence or at a fancy Gala donating excessively to local non-profits. He is sly, smooth, and hiding something. He's the kind of guy that will wink at you before he pulls the trigger that takes your life, and think nothing more of it. Business is business, and that's all there is to it. And for Langley, sometimes business is a little more esoteric than one might think.

Kelly is a quirky woman that is a little too trusting of other people. She was a shy nerdy girl growing up that did not get a lot of attention from boys when she was in High School as a student. Similar to a Drew Barrymore in “Never Been Kissed”

She is having to exercise patience with a difficult student while trying to put a stop to his escapades on campus.

Battling several health issues and the wear and tear of a life on her feet in the service industry, Sylvia is used to hardship and feeling unseen until a moment of kindness from a teenager catches her off guard.

You know the saying, "never judge a book by it's cover"? Well it's for people like Ruby Riener that it was coined. She is sugar and spice, and everything nice... or so she'd have you believe. Under her cavity-inducing sweetness lies a cunning wolf. She wears "little old lady" like crocheted camouflage to get away with murder... literally. She's unscrupulous, smart as a whip, and she'll use that whip without hesitation, should you dare to cross her. It's Granny's way, or the highway.

Michael is a good guy, but caught up in the transition from one social pressure to another, experiencing a bit of a midlife crisis. As a man who was raised without a manly figure in the household, he had succumbed to a skewed perspective of how a man should be, and is on the hunt for his true masculine identity.

He is the recent recipient of a family home, after the passing of his uncle who left the property to him. It's an exciting time, but a challenging one, as he discovers there is a creature threatening his family's safety and he is the only one who can do something about it.

Carla is used to being the center of attention. She is very certain of herself and convinced that she has been wronged.

Maddie, 20's, photographer, amateur super-sleuth, eager to help her brother solve a crime.

Francine is a sweet, compassionate woman, always ready to dispense wisdom and understanding to the younger ladies in her charge. Thanks to her personality, she makes for a good manager in the business realm. She garners respect not through brute force but through compassion. Colbie has been working under her for about two years now. Because Francine has seen how hard Colbie's worked and how devoted she is, it pains Francine to have to let Colbie go.

Kylie is a modern teenage girl. She's a little snotty, thinks she knows everything, and couldn't be bothered to smile. However, it's a facade and not a good one. She is smart, and doesn't hide it. She's the kind of kid who gets straight A's and pretends like she doesn't care.

She wants what is best for her dad and her family but has a hard time expressing it without coming off like a brat. She is willing to make hard decisions to make her point, but would rather just be a teenager who doesn't have to act like a parent.

Ethan Garrett, a wide-eyed, ambitious freshman Representative, driven by a burning belief that real change is possible within a broken system. His youthful optimism and unwavering faith in humanity often clash with the harsh realities of political maneuvering, but his resolve to fight for justice keeps him pushing forward.

Jared (15-24) A Heartthrob, a loner--a trainwreck.

Trevor is a typical young boy - energetic and curious about the world. He is puzzling out the world around him. He is very close to his father and straightforward about the questions he has.

Andrew is a charismatic, confident guy who knows he is above school discipline becasue of his on-field accolades.

Lord Kenseth is a thoughtful methodical man tormented by the loss of his only son in battle against the King he is now forced to serve.

Athletic, usually upbeat and active, Cody does his best to make his family proud. Recently he has struggled to maintain his positivity after a string of unfortunate events for him and his family.

A sarcastic, sharp-witted high schooler with a dry sense of humor, who masks her vulnerability with offbeat quips and a tough exterior. Beneath her quirky demeanor lies a keen observer of life grappling with the absurdity of her death.

Keith is a fierce and complicated 18 year-old kid from a broken family. And he may have just stolen his older brother's car.

Evelyn is a no-nonsense but cynical young woman who lives on her own. And she may have a pure heart beneath her sharp exterior.

This scene may be read for either Keith or Evelyn.

Strong in her faith, brave, and cares about her friends.

Slimy, cunning, and flattering cheat. Diklab is a hard cruel master to his "merchandise" while maintaining a thin mirage of piety and humility with his superiors and those he thinks may bring him profit.