>>5948124The Protagonist (You): Ethan Graves, 16 years old. A high school sophomore who discovers his great-grandfather's book of black magic, leading him down a path of dark temptations and moral dilemmas. Ethan is increasingly conflicted as he navigates the complexities of his newfound powers.
The Father: Charles Graves, 45 years old. A successful but morally compromised businessman, Charles indulges in extramarital affairs under the guise of business trips. His discovery and subsequent blackmail by Ethan marks his fall from power within the family.
The Mother: Margaret Graves, 43 years old. A conservative Christian with deep-seated racist views, Margaret is outwardly pious but privately hypocritical, struggling to maintain her façade of moral superiority amidst the unraveling secrets of her family.
The Older Brother: Alex Graves, 18 years old. The golden child and star quarterback, Alex is a bully who has always been favored by his parents, especially Margaret. His recent admission to a psychiatric ward reveals the cracks in his seemingly perfect life.
The Younger Sister: Emily Graves, 14 years old. A rebellious teenager with a penchant for goth fashion, Emily is often at odds with her family's conservative values. Her bitchy nature and biting remarks often lead to clashes with family members, making her the black sheep of the family.
The Crush: Jessica Evans, 16 years old. A popular cheerleader at Ethan's high school, Jessica embodies the quintessential high school dream girl but finds herself unwittingly the target of Ethan's early experiments with hypnosis, though unaware of what happened to her.
The Effeminate Boy: Michael Reed, 16 years old: An effeminate classmate of Ethan's, Michael is often the target of bullying. Ethan helps him get revenge in exchange for a future favor.
The Personal Assistant/Father's Mistress: Jasmine Carter, 21 years old. Once the personal assistant and mistress to Ethan's father, Jasmine is a pragmatic and ambitious young woman who becomes Ethan's lover and confidante in his dark endeavors. She is driven by a need to support her sick mother.
The Female Demon: Lilith, ageless (but can appear to be in her late 20s). A malevolent entity that has been observing and influencing Ethan's family for generations, the demon takes a special interest in Ethan, encouraging him to embrace his dark heritage and commit sins to gain power.
The Great-grandfather: Harold Graves (deceased, but would have been around 80s if alive). Once an altar boy with a deeply religious upbringing, Harold's life took a dark turn leading him to practice black magic, a decision that cursed his lineage and left a legacy of black magic for his descendants.
