Roddy is Poppy's boyfriend from Malibu, but he is secretly involved with Ruby while Poppy is away at Abbey Mount. His betrayal becomes clear when Ruby accidentally reveals the affair during Poppy's phone call, contributing to Poppy's rejection of her old social circle and her emotional growth.
A secretive contestant whose mysterious behavior draws Allyson's attention. He investigates the mansion with Allyson and Cedric, appears to demonstrate supernatural powers before Max exposes the feat as an illusion, and wears a ring associated with draining a magician's power.
A documentary filmmaker who witnesses the apocalyptic events. Initially skeptical of the Rapture, he relies on science but later documents supernatural occurrences. He survives multiple attacks, helps carry the injured Skylar, and is ultimately killed at the relief camp after a survivor embraces faith.
Jessie Daniels, called Jesse in the summary, is Scott Daniels and Lourie Harper's only son. He resents the move and his father's childhood home, fakes a fever, and invites his new girlfriend Carmen over. Carmen finds him unconscious and overcome by fumes, making his experience an early sign of the city's danger.
Julian Miller is an ambitious high school student who chooses a notorious local family murder for his journalism film project. He works with his girlfriend Riley, recruits Brianna and DeeDee for a reenactment, uncovers his connection to the case, and becomes the final target of Quinn’s possession scheme.
Mickey is a younger colleague of Ben who challenges him to take the Bible seriously. He gives Ben a book about the Bible and explains why faith matters when Ben has a wife, children, and family responsibilities. Their conversation unsettles Ben and helps prompt him to explore his faith and reconsider his priorities.
A group member who wants to keep a stray dog. He is bitten during a chaotic zombie swarm in a van, reveals his infection, and is mercy-killed by Mack before fully turning.
Justin is Ben's son and the person who helps pull his father out of depression. He gives Ben a makeover and introduces him to the social scene, leading to Ben's unexpected popularity. When Justin falls in love, Ben takes on the role of teacher, passing along lessons about romance while also confronting his own relationship with Amanda.
Texas Slim is a soldier connected to the people around Fort McCoy. He is later killed, and his death deepens the grief among those who knew him. The summary does not specify his relationships to the Stirn family or provide further details about his actions.
A former friend who returns to Harmony and searches for the time capsule’s key, but is attacked in a barn. Carly later finds a note from Abby saying she had done something unforgivable to Shane and suspects he may have poisoned Abby. After Erica’s death, Shane is struck and accused of killing her, while he claims Rose is framing him.
Johnny Pacar has 33 screen credits in a career dating back to 2000. Signature works include Wild Child, Now You See It..., The Remaining. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
