The Unwanted Woman

Carmilla arrives to uncover Millarca's past and the truth behind her daughter Laura's connection to the mystery. She is intelligent, determined, and morally conflicted, torn between investigation and forming a bond with Laura. As the story unfolds, she confronts the possibility of a supernatural heritage revealed through a telepathic link with her mother. Her resolve wavers under Troy's threats, yet she refuses to abandon Laura.

Laura is Troy's daughter, curious and outspoken, who pushes Carmilla to disclose all the truths she seeks. Her bond with Carmilla grows despite Troy's warnings, signaling a deeper connection that mirrors her mother's past. Laura struggles with self-injury and a dawning realization about her sexuality, which blossoms within her relationship with Carmilla. Her actions propel the mystery toward its emotional center.

Troy is the owner of the house and a hunter-figure who believes Millarca is trouble for Laura. A devout Christian, he enforces strict boundaries and violently enforces them when suspicion rises. His past grievances with Millarca and Karen fuel a controlling, volatile presence that culminates in lethal violence. He embodies the town's moral panic and moralistic enforcement of fear.

Millarca is Carmilla's mother, whose past actions and alleged vampirism haunt the present. She is connected to Karen through friendship and secrets, and her absence as a renter is tied to a larger mysterious history. Her rumored bloodlust and the violence surrounding her past drive much of the plot's tension. The revelation of her true nature shapes Carmilla's fate and Laura's current reality.

Karen is Laura's mother and Millarca's former ally, whose mysterious illness and death loom over the town's history. Her friendship with Millarca adds complexity to the lovers' backstory and feeds Troy's distrust. Laura's discovery of Karen's past deepens the emotional stakes and connects to the larger vampire narrative. The tragedy surrounding Karen underscores the costs of hidden truths.