Exodus

Kate Stewart
62 pages2-hour read
Fiction
Novel
Adult
Published in 2020

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Character List

Meet the key characters, with insights into their roles, motivations, and relationships—spoiler-free.

Major Characters

Cecelia is a 19-year-old woman living in isolation in the small town of Triple Falls. She is spending a year working at her estranged father's plant to secure a large inheritance. Reeling from the sudden loss of her polyamorous relationship with Sean and Dominic, she struggles with grief and loneliness. When confronted by the leader of The Ravenhood, she refuses to remain a passive victim and begins adopting the organization's calculating tactics to survive.

Key Relationships

Daughter of Roman Horner

Former romantic partner of Sean Roberts

Former romantic partner of Dominic King

Antagonist to Tobias King

Friend of Tyler

Tobias is the formidable leader of The Ravenhood, a secretive vigilante organization targeting corrupt corporate figures. He is a master strategist who views life as a calculated game of chess and strictly controls the flow of information to maintain power. Driven by a childhood tragedy involving his parents, he directs his group's operations with ruthless efficiency and uses deception to manipulate outcomes.

Key Relationships

Older half-brother of Dominic King

Hostile adversary of Cecelia Horner

Leader of Sean Roberts

Enemy of Roman Horner

Leader of Tyler

Sean is a warm, charming member of The Ravenhood who previously introduced Cecelia to the organization's ideology. He is bound by strict loyalty to his brotherhood, which forces him to make painful personal sacrifices. His decision to abruptly end his relationship with Cecelia leaves a lasting emotional impact on them both.

Key Relationships

Former romantic partner of Cecelia Horner

Brother in arms to Dominic King

Subordinate to Tobias King

Dominic is the brooding and intense enforcer of The Ravenhood, as well as Tobias's younger half-brother. He operates with a protective, aggressive edge that shields his deeper emotional vulnerabilities. His loyalty to his brother's crusade demands that he cut ties with Cecelia, a decision he enforces with cold finality despite his internal conflict.

Key Relationships

Younger half-brother of Tobias King

Former romantic partner of Cecelia Horner

Brother in arms to Sean Roberts

Supporting Characters

Roman is a highly successful corporate businessman and Cecelia's estranged father. He is emotionally detached, using his immense wealth to compensate for his physical absence in his daughter's life. His corrupt business practices and alleged involvement in a fatal factory fire make him the ultimate target of The Ravenhood's vengeance.

Key Relationships

Father of Cecelia Horner

Target of Tobias King

Tyler is a dutiful soldier within The Ravenhood who handles surveillance and security tasks for the group. Unlike the more hostile members of the organization, he maintains a grounded and approachable demeanor. He serves as an early ally to Cecelia, offering her practical assistance and a rare friendly face in a hostile environment.

Key Relationships

Subordinate to Tobias King

RB is a member of The Ravenhood who proudly wears the group's signature raven wing tattoo. He enforces the organization's social boundaries and treats Cecelia as a complete outsider following her exile from the group.

Key Relationships

Subordinate to Tobias King

Hostile towards Cecelia Horner

Terrance is a crude and subordinate member of The Ravenhood. When he makes an inappropriate comment about Cecelia, he faces immediate punishment from Tobias, demonstrating the strict discipline within the crew.

Key Relationships

Subordinate to Tobias King

Disrespectful to Cecelia Horner

Jeremy is a technically skilled member of The Ravenhood. He treats Cecelia with cold indifference, reinforcing her sense of isolation and ensuring she understands her place outside the brotherhood.

Key Relationships

Subordinate to Tobias King

Cold towards Cecelia Horner

Russell is a rank-and-file member of The Ravenhood. Along with Jeremy, he actively shuns Cecelia when she attempts to visit the crew's garage, serving as a physical barrier to her past life.

Key Relationships

Subordinate to Tobias King

Unwelcoming to Cecelia Horner

Layla is one of the few female members of The Ravenhood. When an enraged Cecelia confronts the group, Layla attempts to de-escalate the situation and calm her down, acting as a momentary voice of reason amid the chaos.

Key Relationships

Subordinate to Tobias King

Mediator for Cecelia Horner

Tessa is a local business owner in Triple Falls. She forms a casual friendship with Cecelia as Cecelia attempts to reinvent herself and build a life independent of The Ravenhood's influence.

Key Relationships

Friend of Cecelia Horner

Acquaintance of Sean Roberts