The Mindf*ck Series

S. T. Abby

The Mindf*ck Series

S. T. Abby
72 pages2-hour read
Fiction
Novel
Adult
Published in 2019

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Character List

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

Major Characters

Lana is a highly trained martial artist and the survivor of a brutal gang assault that destroyed her family ten years prior in Delaney Grove. Living under a carefully constructed identity, she operates as a methodical vigilante serial killer hunting down her abusers. She uses forensic countermeasures, such as weighted backpacks and oversized boots, to mislead investigators. Despite her cold exterior, she feels drawn to Logan, forcing her to balance her thirst for vengeance with her desire for a normal life.

Key Relationships

Romantic interest of Logan Bennett

Friend and partner of Jake Denver

Sister of Marcus Evans

Daughter of Robert Evans

Enemy of Sheriff Cannon

Victim and enemy of Kyle Davenport

Logan is an intuitive and dedicated FBI Supervisory Special Agent who profiles violent criminals with remarkable accuracy. Operating out of Quantico, he firmly believes in the justice system and dedicates his life to capturing the predators who prey on the innocent. His sharp analytical skills are challenged when he falls for Lana, leaving him completely unaware that the woman he loves is the very killer his team is hunting.

Key Relationships

Romantic partner of Lana Myers

Coworker of Craig

Coworker of Leonard

Ex-girlfriend of Lisa

Subordinate to SSA Miller Johnson

Coworker of Hadley Grace

Jake is a brilliant hacker and technological genius who acts as the digital architect behind Lana's vigilante mission. He uses a wheelchair following a past accident and orchestrates the complex surveillance, security overrides, and psychological warfare required for their operations. He is deeply loyal to Lana, driven by his own grief over the loss of her brother, Marcus, whom he secretly loved.

Key Relationships

Friend and partner of Lana Myers

Romantic interest of Marcus Evans

Son of Christopher Denver

Sheriff Cannon is the domineering local law enforcement official who controls Delaney Grove through fear and intimidation. He uses his position to protect his own interests and cover up the violent crimes committed by his son, Kyle. He actively suppresses evidence, silences witnesses, and coordinates with corrupt federal agents to maintain his iron grip on the town.

Key Relationships

Father of Kyle Davenport

Co-conspirator with SSA Miller Johnson

Persecutor of Robert Evans

Enemy of Lana Myers

SSA Miller Johnson is a corrupt senior FBI agent who values his reputation and career over true justice. He previously handled the deeply flawed investigation in Delaney Grove and continuously works to hide the truth about the town's history from Logan's team. He uses his federal authority to manipulate profiles and suppress evidence.

Key Relationships

Superior of Logan Bennett

Co-conspirator with Sheriff Cannon

Kyle Davenport is the arrogant and sociopathic son of Sheriff Cannon. He operates with total impunity in Delaney Grove, protected by his father's position, and enjoys inflicting suffering on vulnerable people without fear of consequences. His horrific assault on Victoria and Marcus Evans set the events of the series into motion.

Key Relationships

Son of Sheriff Cannon

Attacker of Lana Myers

Attacker of Marcus Evans

Supporting Characters

Hadley is a highly skilled forensics and technology expert on Logan's FBI team. She possesses strong investigative instincts and quickly uncovers inconsistencies in Lana's constructed identity. A survivor of childhood abuse at the hands of her stepfather, she operates with a strong personal code of justice that increasingly influences her professional decisions.

Key Relationships

Coworker of Logan Bennett

Investigator of Lana Myers

Stepdaughter of Kenneth Ferguson

Leonard is a perceptive and experienced FBI agent who begins to question the established profile of the killer. He displays a strong moral compass and gradually empathizes with the vigilante's motives after learning about the horrific crimes committed in Delaney Grove. His evolving perspective creates a silent division within the Bureau's ranks.

Key Relationships

Coworker of Logan Bennett

Investigator of Lana Myers

Craig is a senior agent on Logan's FBI team who handles public relations and investigative legwork. He frequently provides a sounding board for Logan's theories and helps gather critical background information on the bizarre murders occurring across the country.

Key Relationships

Coworker of Logan Bennett

Donny is a reliable FBI agent and Logan's direct partner in the field. He frequently accompanies Logan to interview witnesses, secure dangerous locations, and piece together the timeline of the historical crimes connected to their current case.

Key Relationships

Coworker of Logan Bennett

Elise is a competent, by-the-book FBI agent who assists in tracking down leads and analyzing crime scenes for Logan's unit. She brings a steady, protocol-driven presence to the team as they navigate the escalating violence of the Scarlet Slayer case.

Key Relationships

Coworker of Logan Bennett

Lisa is an FBI agent on Logan's team and his former girlfriend. She often displays jealousy toward Lana, creating personal friction within the professional environment. She is directly targeted by the Boogeyman killer, an event that leaves her physically and emotionally scarred.

Key Relationships

Ex-girlfriend of Logan Bennett

Rival of Lana Myers

Robert was a kind school janitor and devoted father to Victoria and Marcus. His false arrest, orchestrated by Sheriff Cannon, and subsequent murder in police custody set the tragic events of Delaney Grove into motion. His innocence is the foundational truth that the town works tirelessly to conceal.

Key Relationships

Father of Lana Myers

Father of Marcus Evans

Victim of Sheriff Cannon

Marcus was Lana's older brother, who bravely attempted to protect her during the brutal attack by the town's youth. He suffered horrific mutilation for refusing to participate in the abuse. His suffering and eventual death remain a driving force behind Lana and Jake's violent actions.

Key Relationships

Brother of Lana Myers

Son of Robert Evans

Romantic interest of Jake Denver

Victim of Kyle Davenport

Christopher is Jake's father and the former defense attorney for Robert Evans. He retains copies of old case files and harbors a deep resentment toward the corrupt officials in Delaney Grove who railroaded his client.

Key Relationships

Father of Jake Denver

Lawyer of Robert Evans

Also known as the Boogeyman, Gerald Plemmons is a sadistic serial killer who targets women and explicitly taunts Logan's FBI team. He operates as a chaotic foil to Lana, killing for narcissistic pleasure rather than a personal code of justice.

Key Relationships

Enemy of Logan Bennett

Enemy of Lana Myers

Kenneth Ferguson is a social worker and the former stepfather to FBI agent Hadley Grace. He secretly uses his professional position to gain access to vulnerable children, photographing and abusing them while hiding behind a respectable public facade.

Key Relationships

Stepfather of Hadley Grace

Target of Lana Myers

Diana is a long-time resident of Delaney Grove who personally knew the Evans family. After ten years of enforced silence, she finally decides to speak to the FBI, providing critical testimony about the true events surrounding Robert Evans's arrest and the subsequent attack on his children.

Key Relationships

Acquaintance of Robert Evans

Informant to Logan Bennett