Trapped

A research physician who patents a new anesthetic, and who becomes entangled in a revenge plot when he is targeted for kidnapping. He remains cool under pressure, uses his medical knowledge to outmaneuver Cheryl, and ultimately helps rescue Abby. His credibility is tested as he contends with guilt over a past operation connected to Katie's death.

A devoted admirer who escalates into a kidnapper seeking revenge, manipulating situations to control Will and the surrounding family. She reveals a willingness to go to extreme lengths but shows momentary fear when the plan unravels. Her complicity in the scheme drives the thriller’s moral ambiguity.

Will and Karen’s daughter, a fragile but resilient girl who relies on an inhaler due to asthma. Her condition anchors much of the plot’s urgency and exposes the human stakes of the parents’ struggle. Her well-being becomes the central motivation for the protagonists' actions.

Abby’s father and Cheryl’s partner in crime, who abducts the family and pursues his own plan to keep Abby for himself. He is domineering and violent, orchestrating the abduction and forcing others into dangerous situations until his downfall. His actions expose the depths of revenge and control.

Will’s wife, who fights back against Joe and fights to protect Abby. She demonstrates resourcefulness, ultimately helping to end the threat. Her strength and determination anchor the emotional core of the climax.

Joe’s cousin who drives Abby to the cabin and becomes entangled in the plan. He participates in the pursuit and helps or hinders as events unfold, contributing to the chaotic action.

Karen’s neighbor who stops by and is inadvertently drawn into the deception, highlighting how the plot spills beyond the central family. Her presence heightens the tension and exposes the community’s role in the events.