David is a cynical young man living in the bleak Midwestern town of Undisclosed. Working at a local video store, he approaches life with a profound apathy that serves as a psychological shield. Following an accidental exposure to a supernatural drug, he gains hyper-perception that forces him to confront terrifying entities. Despite his constant sarcasm and desire for self-preservation, he possesses a deep, reluctant loyalty to his friends.

John is David’s impulsive, charismatic, and recklessly confident best friend. He plays in a terrible local band and approaches life with the enthusiasm of a thrill-seeker. When he actively seeks out the bizarre substance known as soy sauce, he drags David into a terrifying, dimension-spanning conflict. He processes trauma by treating life-or-death situations like a chaotic video game.

Korrok is an ancient, trans-dimensional force of immense power. Existing as a vast, hostile consciousness, it views humanity with complete contempt and indifference. The entity spreads its influence across realities, using a dark residue to expand its reach and subjugate lesser life forms. It communicates with a petulant, childish cruelty that contrasts sharply with its terrifying abilities.

Amy is a young woman living in a neglected part of town who finds herself swept up in the paranormal occurrences surrounding her brother. She has experienced significant trauma, including a car accident that resulted in the amputation of her hand. Rather than remaining a passive bystander, she demonstrates remarkable resilience and intelligence, actively investigating the bizarre events around her.

Arnie is a pragmatic, world-weary journalist for a national magazine who specializes in quirky human-interest pieces. He acts as the grounded audience for David’s fantastical narrative, constantly pointing out logical inconsistencies and a lack of physical evidence. His job requires him to prioritize a compelling narrative, though he harbors his own unexplainable personal experiences.

Big Jim is a physically imposing, devoutly religious former schoolmate of David and John. Outwardly, he frames the world in strict, biblical terms of good versus evil. Privately, he possesses a deep fascination with the monstrous, building hyper-realistic props and researching shadow entities in his basement. He serves as an early investigator into the cosmic threat infiltrating their town.

Robert is a small-time drug dealer and amateur magician operating in Undisclosed. He introduces the bizarre, perception-altering substance known as soy sauce to the local partygoers. His absurd persona masks the terrifying reality of the items he peddles, serving as the initial catalyst for the cosmic horrors that follow.

Justin is a teenager obsessed with hip-hop culture who attends the fateful party. Following exposure to the supernatural elements present that night, his body is overtaken by a swarm of parasitic white worms. He adopts a new, juvenile persona that violently contrasts with the immense, cosmic danger he poses to the main characters.

Appleton is a local law enforcement officer investigating the mysterious disappearances and deaths connected to Robert's party. Initially a by-the-book detective, his exposure to the horrors of the alternate reality shatters his professional composure. He attempts to reframe the bizarre events through his own religious worldview, leading him to take extreme and violent measures.

Robert North is an enigmatic figure who operates in the periphery of the main conflict. Disguised as an ordinary human, he acts as an observer and occasional intervenor. His true motives remain unclear as he manipulates events for unknown ends, belonging neither fully to the cosmic invaders nor to the human resistance.

Marconi is a noted paranormal investigator and ordained priest. He possesses a deep theoretical understanding of otherworldly entities and travels the country addressing supernatural disturbances. While he has spiritual authority, he often requires practical, on-the-ground assistance to enact his rituals and close dimensional rifts.

Molly is a mysterious dog who initially appears as a common stray wandering the streets of Undisclosed. She quickly proves to be an uncanny agent of fate, guiding the protagonists to crucial locations with unerring accuracy. Her impossible actions and resilience illustrate the collapse of natural logic in the face of the encroaching supernatural world.

Jennifer is a young woman living in Undisclosed who shares a chaotic, on-and-off relationship with David. She demands normalcy and flatly refuses to discuss the supernatural phenomena invading their lives. Her insistence on a regular life creates a growing rift between her and David as his paranormal perceptions intensify.

Fred is a local resident who is abducted following the chaotic events at the party. He finds himself trapped in a terrifying cross-country journey alongside the other hostages. His presence underscores the indiscriminate nature of the supernatural threat targeting everyday citizens.

Danny is a local sports reporter who inadvertently comes into contact with the supernatural drug. Following his exposure, he becomes gravely ill and is targeted by malevolent shadow entities. He records a desperate videotape to warn others about the forces attempting to take control of his body and mind.

Krissy is a local woman who becomes entangled in the supernatural occurrences after witnessing a strange event involving a dog. She proves to be a capable and level-headed ally, using her presence of mind and personal items of faith to combat the entities that threaten her and the protagonists.

Drake is a local police officer and John's uncle. He frequently encounters bizarre crime scenes in his line of work and occasionally reaches out to his nephew for assistance. As the cosmic threat grows, his position in law enforcement puts him in direct contact with the dangerous entities infiltrating the town.

The shadow people are silent, dark figures that serve as agents of a cosmic, indifferent universe. They manipulate and erase reality, acting as a physical manifestation of a terrifying hidden layer of existence. They monitor those who pose a threat to their unseen operations and can rewrite history at will.