Imaginary Playmate

A overwhelmed mother who tests her bond with Molly as she navigates signs of Candace's haunting. She believes Molly and the attic discoveries signal a deeper mystery and fights to keep her family safe even when others doubt her. Her resolve is tested by the pregnancy and by the strain with Michael.

A 7-year-old girl who befriends Candace, blurring the line between imagination and a dangerous real presence. Molly's behavior becomes increasingly erratic as Candace exerts influence and secrecy surrounds her mother's pregnancy. She is at the center of the haunting, acting out both innocence and vulnerability.

An apparently imaginary friend who manifests as a malevolent presence tied to Candace Brewer's family history. Candace appears friendly at first but reveals a vengeful edge, especially when Molly or Suzanne challenge her control. Her backstory involves abuse, murder, and a desire to protect her own legacy through others.

Molly's father figure and Suzanne's husband, initially skeptical of supernatural explanations. He clashes with Suzanne over how to handle Molly's behavior and Candace's influence, and his practical mindset clashes with the family’s fear of the unseen.

An elderly resident connected to Candace's past who warns Suzanne about the danger Candace represents. Her presence in the care home and her ties to Candace's family history add a layer of mystery and tragedy to the town's lore.

The therapist who evaluates Molly's condition and the family dynamics, offering a clinical perspective on Candace's role. Her work is interrupted by escalating events, and her fate becomes an uneasy cliffhanger.

A physician who discusses the medical and supernatural concerns with Suzanne, complicating the family's attempt to find rational explanations. He provides support but is drawn into the unfolding danger as Candace's influence grows.