INTRODUCTION
🌿 Meet the Characters – Where the Vines Whisper
🖤 Lyra Blake — Main Lead
Strong-willed, sarcastic, and fiercely independent. She doesn’t let anyone in — until the jungle starts breaking her walls. There's something mysterious about her past... and her connection to the forest.
🔥 Kade Hunter — Rival / Love Interest
Confident, cunning, and cold on the surface. He challenges Lyra at every turn — but his anger hides a broken history. Their rivalry? Just the start of something deeper.
💬 Riley Quinn — Friend / Comic Relief / Zoe’s Love Interest
Funny, unpredictable, and full of charm. He acts like nothing bothers him — but he's braver than he seems. His bond with Zoe grows from teasing to tender.
🌺 Zoe Miller — Friend / Riley’s Love Interest
Strong, level-headed, and quietly fierce. She keeps the group grounded. As danger grows, so does her heart — especially for Riley.
📚 Mia Evans — Friend / Researcher / Callum’s Slow-Burn Interest
Smart, soft-spoken, and observant. She’s the one who pieces together the jungle’s puzzles. Though she stays in the background, she might just be the key to everything.
🧭 Callum Hayes — Friend / Quiet Genius / Mia’s Slow-Burn Interest
Introverted, logical, and dependable. He’s the first to spot what others miss — including Mia’s quiet strength. His growing protectiveness becomes harder to hide.
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