Marc Summers Sixteen year old boy starting his junior at Tri County high school. He is the only child of his parents and lives with his recently widowed mom.
Lena Maddox Seventeen year old student at the school and love interest to Marc
Ben Wright. Seventeen year old cousin to Lena who is the editor of the school newspaper which Marc works. He suspects something is off about the school but can't put his finger on it.
Ethan Keegan. Fifteen year old student at the school who Marc befriends on his first day He is highly intelligient which makes him a target of the bullies. He also has his own secrets that Marc needs to discover if both are to survive.
Chloe Lee 15 year old goth, professional cheerleader basher and outcast. Like Ethan she is one of Marc's first friends.
Sid Scoenewerk Seventeen year old anti social student who has a deep seated hatred for all forms of authority. Marc unintentionally gets on his bad side.
Wesley Worthington Marc is confused when he comes this sixteen year junior. He is works on the campus hot dog cart, at the school news paper, in the library. Marc's goal is to discover the mystery behind this young man.