Local resident entangled in the unfolding mystery.
Youth encountered near campus water features.
Alex arrives at Devil’s Den while searching for the missing boy and becomes trapped in the frightening events surrounding the forest. After discovering Josef Hofer's body, he hides with Mina, learns her story, begins to trust her, contacts his mother, and is protected by Mina when rescuers approach.
Lucas Simons is the teenage central character, intensely focused on filming school activities, funerals, cemeteries, and death-related subjects. His camera captures an event linked to his brother's death, making him a reluctant public figure. He struggles with grief, isolation, and conflict with Lydia Simons and Roger Simons while Chris Brighton helps him reconnect with ordinary life.
Sam is Abby's son, coping with the death of his father during the mountain hike. His curiosity about the Hiker clashes with the adults' evasiveness; after Jen disappears, he fears the Hiker took her, challenges Abby's protection, and insists on helping keep watch.
Toby Nichols has 20 screen credits in a career dating back to 2012. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Five Nights at Freddy's with 1 titles. Signature works include The Dark, True Heroes, Plastic Cowboy. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 3 universes
