You’re Killing Me…

A determined high school student on the brink of a Pembroke University scholarship, Eden schemes to secure her future. She uses a bold plan to engage Barrett Schroder and leverages private moments to persuade his father, navigating a web of secrets and escalating risk. Her focus shifts from mere survival to pursuing accountability, even as violence erupts around her.

The son of a powerful congressman, Barrett moves in a world of privilege and guarded reputation. He cultivates a tight circle that shields the family’s image and manipulates others to keep secrets hidden. As Eden presses her case, his influence and aggression reveal the darker side of elite power.

Eden's loyal friend who joins the risky plan, offering practical support and quick thinking. She faces pressure as the night spirals into danger, balancing loyalty with moral choices. Ultimately, she must decide how far she will go for accountability and survival.

Barrett's confidante who enforces privacy and secrecy by confiscating phones. She embodies a willingness to participate in cold, cruel games, illustrating the costs of a culture that protects powerful people at all costs. Her role ends tragically, underscoring the high price of coverups.

A friend of Barrett who becomes a catalyst for panic when exposed. His fear of exposure feeds reckless behavior, and he becomes a pressure point as the night escalates toward violence and coercion.

Barrett's mother, a master manipulator who uses influence to shield the family's image. She deploys devices of deception to protect their political interests, contributing to the night’s downward spiral.

A powerful congressman whose public persona masks private coercion and control. The night reveals patterns of manipulation aimed at protecting wealth and status, spurring Eden toward a direct confrontation with deadly consequences.

Ailing but protective, Eden's father is drawn into the crisis as the party's danger grows. He faces pressure to protect his family and ultimately pays a cruel price while trying to shield them.