Characters
The story centers around four friends who are high-school seniors.
Francine
Beautiful and popular, Francine seems to have it all - friends, good grades, status as the editor of the school paper, and a relationship with Travis. She is fiercely intelligent and driven
First Secret
She still loves writing about Awesomnia and has continued to write fiction about it. (with Jonesy)
Second Secret
Francine has decided to attend a different school from Travis and is afraid to tell him their lives are taking different paths.
Third Secret
Francine got pregnant over the summer and secretly had an abortion because she knew Travis would insist on keeping the baby.
Other Secrets
Travis confessed to her that Bill was driving the car that crippled Andy.
Costume: cheerleader who has been attacked by a zombie and is covered with bit marks (color: red)
Travis
Captain of the football team, Travis is popular and has a boy scout reputation. His Christian faith is strong although he doesn't draw attention to it. He's dating Francine and plans to attend Duke after graduation along with her. His secret: during Junior year he succumbed to peer pressure and got drunk with his friends, got behind the wheel, and crippled Andy - Jonesy's brother who was on the Track team who was running in the dark (with lights and a reflective vest). This led to his embrace of Christianity and moral behavior. He pretends to help Jonesy seek the driver in hopes it will lead suspicion away from him.
First Secret
Second Secret
Third Secret
Costume: green-skinned zombie (color: green)
Jonesy
A childhood friend of Travis, Jonesy is a bit counterculture in contrast to his brother who was a popular jock until he was crippled in a hit and run the year prior. He has since become more cynical and is determined to learn the identity of the driver who crippled his brother (Andy). It's Travis! His secret: he has been a close friend of Francine's since childhood but he downplays it since she is dating another friend. She confided in him about the abortion last year and swore him to secrecy.
Jonesy is secretly in love with Francine but decides against telling her when she begins dating Travis, who he suspects is a better match for her.
Costume: Hunter S. Thompson from Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
Seth
A talented student, and member of the drama club. He considers himself a creative and is known for flashy clothes and speechmaking. He wrote and has the lead role in the Senior Play. His secret: fearing he would not get a major part in his final play, he asked for help from Francine and Jonesy who ended up writing the play for him, while he takes credit. They all agreed to keep this secret from Travis, who they fear would disapprove and insist on telling the truth.
Costume: Samual Clemons aka Mark Twain
Minor Characters
Andy
Jonesy's younger brother, Andy is an introvert who struggles to make friends. He seems to be on a good path when he joins the Track team with his brother's encouragement, but he falls into a depression after the hit and run which leaves him paralyzed.
Bill
Bill aka "Billdozer" is the team's star Offensive Lineman, known for has ability to push through the opposing team's defense through sheer strength and power. His father owns a syccessful auto dealership and the family is wealthy. Bill's parents are divorced and Bill's father is an alcoholic. Despite his size, Bill's father is large enough to intimidate him and keeps weapons in the house. Bill's dad is abusive and expects him to follow in his footsteps, be a hero to the town, and keep up the family's reputation.