Terror at Tenkiller

Tor is a marina worker whose charm masks a predatory and violent nature. He murders Denise and later Debbie, all while stalking Leslie, as his fixation grows stronger. He dismembers his boss, Preacher, after catching him spying on the women, underscoring his capacity for brutal violence. Tor remains a looming, dangerous presence until the climactic confrontation with Leslie.

Josh is Leslie's controlling and emotionally abusive fiancé. His constant calls and pressure to maintain the relationship contribute to Leslie's desire to escape to the cabin. He drives toward the lake when danger escalates, and is ultimately murdered in the cabin by Tor. His presence underscores the toxic dynamic Leslie seeks to break free from.

Leslie is a college student seeking independence from her domineering fiancé. She forms a tentative bond with Janna and becomes entangled in the deadly events at the lake. After discovering Janna's murder, she fights for survival, escapes, and ultimately manages to overpower Tor before escaping to shore. Her resilience drives the emotional core of the story.

Preacher is the lecherous diner boss whose spying on the women leads to his demise. Tor dismembers him when discovered, highlighting the brutality of the killer’s world. His presence and eventual death illustrate the corrupt, dangerous atmosphere surrounding the lake town.

Janna is Leslie's friend who invites her to the cabin and becomes a target of Tor’s jealousy. Her murder at the cabin underscores the killer’s relentless disruption of trust and safety. Her presence initially brings a sense of companionship and escape before tragedy strikes.

Charlie runs The Cove, a small diner near the lake. He offers Leslie a temporary job and provides a grounded, local perspective on the disappearances and the town’s routine. He serves as a steady, helpful figure in the midst of the escalating danger.

Denise is a local waitress who becomes a victim early in the story when she is murdered by Tor after a flirtation at the marina. Her death marks the killer’s first brutal act in the sequence of events.

Debbie is another local waitress who is stalked by Tor and killed in her hot tub. Her murder heightens the sense of danger around the lake and emphasizes the killer's pattern of targeting women in intimate, private settings.