Behind the broken pages

Main Characters Elena Brooks Age: 17 The protagonist whose diary tells the story after her death. To most people, Elena seems like the perfect student-quiet, intelligent, and responsible. Behind her smile, however, she struggles with loneliness, family pressure, betrayal, rumors, and feeling invisible to the people around her. Personality: - Intelligent - Kind-hearted - Observant - Sensitive - Keeps her feelings to herself Secret: She knows things about several people at school that could destroy their reputations. --- Theo Brooks Age: 19 Elena's older brother. Theo hides his concern behind sarcasm and teasing. He often annoys Elena, but he cares more than he lets on. Personality: - Sarcastic - Protective - Funny - Stubborn Role in Story: After Elena's death, he becomes determined to discover the truth hidden in her diary. --- Rachel Brooks Age: 45 Elena's mother. She loves her daughter but believes success is the answer to every problem. Her emotional distance makes Elena feel unseen and misunderstood. Personality: - Strict - Ambitious - Practical - Emotionally reserved Role in Story: She struggles with guilt as she begins to realize how much Elena was hiding. --- Detective Marcus Harris Age: 38 The officer who finds Elena's diary and begins reading it. As he investigates, he discovers that Elena's story is much more complicated than everyone believed. Personality: - Patient - Intelligent - Determined - Compassionate Role in Story: Connects Elena's diary entries to the events surrounding her death. --- Ava Bennett Age: 17 Elena's former best friend. They were inseparable until something happened that destroyed their friendship. Personality: - Popular - Confident - Charismatic - Secretive Role in Story: May know more about the rumors than she admits. --- Ethan Carter Age: 18 The boy Elena fell for. Charming and well-liked, Ethan made Elena feel special when nobody else did. Personality: - Charming - Intelligent - Manipulative - Calculating Role in Story: His relationship with Elena becomes one of the most painful parts of her diary. --- Madison Reed Age: 17 The queen bee of the school. Madison thrives on gossip and social power. Personality: - Popular - Competitive - Mean-spirited - Strategic Role in Story: One of the main sources of the rumors that spread through school. --- Noah Walker Age: 17 A quiet student who often notices things others miss. Personality: - Loyal - Thoughtful - Introverted - Honest Role in Story: One of the few people who treated Elena with genuine kindness. --- Lily Torres Age: 17 Elena's younger cousin and confidant. She receives messages from Elena shortly before her death and may hold an important clue. Personality: - Caring - Emotional - Loyal - Brave Role in Story: Helps uncover the truth hidden within Elena's diary.