Shadow Play

A struggling playwright and grieving fiancée who returns to the Northwest to confront the past. She is haunted by dreams and reflections of Jeremy, and her grip on reality becomes precarious as she writes the play that mirrors the mystery. Her resilience drives her toward discovering the truth, even as she fears losing herself.

The late fiancé whose death at the lighthouse haunts Morgan. Through supernatural echoes, he appears to influence the living world and the play she constructs. His memory fuels the central mystery, blurring lines between guilt, love, and the desire to be with Morgan again.

Jeremy's brother who insists that Jeremy killed himself, using his certainty to manipulate Morgan. He embodies suspicion and seduction, exploiting Morgan's vulnerability while keeping the truth buried. His actions complicate Morgan's path toward healing.

Jeremy's mother, emotionally touched by the loss and drawn into the struggle to protect both her son’s memory and her family. She provides a link to the past and a witness to the trauma that reshapes the household. Her presence anchors the family’s grief in the Northwest setting.

Jeremy's would-be mother-in-law who invites Morgan back to the Northwest to face the tragedy. She is affected by the death and participates in the fragile web of memory and expectation surrounding the family.