Vesta's dog and only companion, symbolizing her connection to reality and offering her comfort and support during her self-imposed isolation.

Vesta’s deceased husband, whose memory influences her thoughts and actions; he is largely portrayed through Vesta's recollections.

A fictional character created by Vesta, who serves as the center of the imagined murder mystery stemming from a note Vesta finds.

An imagined teenager whom Vesta suspects of writing the note, he represents Vesta’s initial foray into her creative narrative.

An invented character initially thought to be Blake's mother, later mapped onto a real woman Vesta encounters at the library.

A character imagined as a murder suspect, later projected onto a store employee Vesta has had limited interaction with.

An embodiment of evil in Vesta’s mind, later associated with a police officer she encounters, reflecting her fear and paranoia.