Devil’s Diary

Dominique is a practical, protective teen whose life is marked by her mother's absence and a late father she still visits. She grapples with the book’s lure while trying to shield Ursula from its harm. Her resolve to stop the nightmare drives her to seek help from Father Mulligan, even as tragedy mounts. By the end, she finds herself haunted by what happened and fears the cycle may begin again.

Ursula is ambitious and increasingly diabolical as the book magnifies her desires for power. She becomes the catalyst for the book’s spread of harm, dismissing concerns and rationalizing every cruel act. Her descent showcases how easily temptation can corrupt even those who start with noble intentions. Her arc ends with a fatal confrontation that underscores the book’s deadly grip.

Heather is a popular cheerleader who participates in the cruel social dynamics around Dominique and Ursula. She experiences the consequences of the book’s power as her life spirals into violent incidents. Her arc shifts from a figure of social control to a vulnerable casualty of the unfolding horror. Her fate underscores the real-world stakes of bullying and retaliation.

Kyle is Heather’s boyfriend and a focal point of Ursula’s early schemes. He becomes a target of the book’s malicious effects, witnessing the harm inflicted in class and beyond. His injuries symbolize the tangible, physical consequences of the supernatural conflict. Kyle’s arc demonstrates how collateral victims are drawn into the spiral of vengeance.

Georgia is a friend whose actions reveal the treacherous side of loyalty. She betrays Heather and becomes entangled in the book’s deadly plots, contributing to the tightening grip of violence. Her choices illustrate how trust fractures under the influence of fear and power. Georgia’s arc heightens the sense of danger surrounding the group.

Lisa is an eavesdropper who becomes complicit through overheard plans and wrong assumptions. Her actions—and eventual fate—demonstrate how information and betrayal propagate harm. She illustrates the precarious position of bystanders in a crisis driven by supernatural consequences.

Frank is Dominique’s sexually abusive stepfather, a source of danger in her home life. His presence adds a personal horror element to the story, culminating in self-inflicted harm that echoes the book’s destructive power. His arc contributes to Dominique’s desperation and moral conflict.

Father Mulligan is the cautious church minister who doubts the book’s reality but urges Dominique to keep away from it. He represents a voice of reason and moral concern amid escalating horror. His stance underscores the theme of discernment in the face of temptation.

Father Sanchez is the more ambitious cleric who seeks the book’s power for himself. He ultimately succumbs to the book, dying in flames and triggering further chaos. His arc emphasizes how the pursuit of forbidden power leads to doom for those who chase it.