House of Dust

A Camden College student who shares the asylum’s haunted history with his friends. He becomes susceptible to possession by Billy, driving a transformation from casual courage to protective resolve. His arc anchors the group’s investigation and eventual attempt to escape the ruin. Dylan’s evolving grip on reality exposes the dangers of ignoring the past.

Dylan’s girlfriend who joins the exploration and experiences the haunting firsthand. Her demeanor shifts as Billy’s influence grows, complicating trust within the group. She remains a steadfast presence even as the spirits test her limits. Gabby’s perspective helps reveal the interconnectedness of the characters’ fates.

A sociopathic figure from the asylum’s past whose essence lingers. In the present, Levius exerts control through Kolt, demonstrating manipulation and cruelty. He embodies the dark side of the institution’s history, revealing how evil can persist in unexpected forms. Levius’s presence escalates the danger for the group.

Dylan’s roommate who becomes a vessel for Levius. His possession fuels aggression and conflict with Emma and the others. He is both a target and a threat, culminating in a tense showdown near the crematorium. Kolt’s arc shows the fragility of autonomy under supernatural influence.

A new student and recovering psychiatric patient who experiences haunting visions. Emma plays a crucial role in uncovering the truth behind the asylum’s experiments. Her courage and insight drive the group’s efforts to understand the possessions and find a way out. Her empathy anchors the emotional core of the story.

One of the students who keeps the group connected; she is killed by an unseen assailant, underscoring the danger lurking in the abandoned building. Her death raises the stakes and reinforces the sense that the past will not stay buried. Allyson’s absence resonates with the survivors as they press on.

A member of the exploration group who meets a violent end as the hauntings intensify. Blythe’s fate underscores the peril of trespassing and meddling with spirits bound to the site. Her presence in memory highlights the costs of ignoring warnings.

A member of the group who is killed while taking her dog outside, illustrating that danger extends beyond the ruins and into ordinary moments. Christine’s death emphasizes the unpredictability of the haunting. Her omission from some details mirrors how quickly events escalate on the campus.

The 1951 psychiatrist who conducts the experiments and ultimately kills Billy Brown, initiating the chain of horrors that will echo decades later. His unethical methods and reckless ambition are the root cause of the haunting that lingers in the present. The character embodies the abuse of power in medical settings and its lasting impact.