The Stranger

A enigmatic drifter who confronts danger with a calm, relentless presence. He endures violence, survives a stabbing, and wields a mysterious power tied to his blood that both heals and endangers. His true role is revealed as Peter's biological father, and he becomes a central force in defending Peter even as the conflict escalates and infection spreads.

Ana is the亡 mother whose suicide after giving birth sets the tragedy in motion. She is later revealed to be Peter's biological mother, tying the boy to Martin through blood and fate. Her absence looms over the town as a catalyst for the drama that follows.

A teenage narrator and focal point of the mystery, Peter guides Martin to the cemetery and witnesses the unfolding events. He carries the burden of a hidden lineage, grapples with loyalty to Monica, and, in the end, participates in the grim consequences of the infection; his actions reveal a vulnerability and resilience beyond his years.

Caleb is the violent leader of the thugs who attacks Martin, escalating the town’s crisis. His actions trigger a chain of revenge and infection, and he eventually confronts the sun’s power, meeting a gruesome fate. He embodies brutality and arrogance, serving as a catalyst for the larger moral questions in the story.

Caleb's father and the town's law enforcer, De Luca embodies authority and stubborn pragmatism. He pursues truth and justice with a harsh, uncompromising streak, even as his own beliefs are challenged by the events surrounding Martin and Peter. His arc ends in a fatal confrontation that underscores the cost of zeal and denial.

Peter's adoptive mother, a nurse who wrestles with shielding a boy who may be more tied to danger than she realizes. She becomes a key ally to Martin and Peter, but her role makes her a target as the town spirals into chaos. Her fate underscores the personal costs of care in a world touched by infection.