Delusion

A nurse who travels to Fairlawn to care for the elderly patriarch. She recounts her mother's institutionalization and her father's abuse in a letter to her father, revealing a painful past. Drawn to the locked room, she becomes central to the estate's deadly secrets, while balancing vulnerability and resolve.

The wealthy, aging patriarch who forms a cautious bond with Meredith. His kindness masks fragility and the danger surrounding his family. He is a focal point for motive and protection as the killings unfold.

Ivar's adult grandson who arrives after the parents' death and has spent his life at a commune in Arizona. He has a history of provocative behavior toward Meredith and becomes a suspect in the murders. His arrival heightens tension and unsettles the house.

Ivar's mentally challenged son who lives in the locked second floor room. He dies in ambiguous circumstances, raising questions about care and motive. His existence underscores the vulnerability at the heart of Fairlawn.

The loyal butler who keeps the estate running behind the scenes. He is murdered in the wine cellar, a turning point that escalates fear and suspicion. His death implicates staff in the broader mystery.

Ivar's attorney who navigates the estate's legal and personal entanglements. He reveals troubling aspects of Merediths past and accuses Gabriel, complicating loyalties. Jeffrey's statements push the investigation toward a confrontation that tests every character.

The estate gardener who becomes entangled in the mystery. He is confronted by the detective in a garage and later attacked by the unseen killer, dying as the danger spreads to staff.

The investigator who arrives to untangle the deaths circling the Langrock estate. He confronts suspects and uncovers inconsistencies, but is killed by the unseen killer, underscoring the peril that surrounds Meredith and the house.