Repression Characters

James Mercer

Dr. Daniel Foster

Dr. Daniel Foster

Successful architect living a carefully controlled life
Discovers his grandmother's journals revealing decades of deception
Struggling with repressed memories of childhood abuse and conversion therapy
Arc: From denial and self-protection to confronting truth and healing

Dr. Daniel Foster

Dr. Daniel Foster

Dr. Daniel Foster

Accomplished therapist with hidden identity
Survivor of the same conversion camp as James
Initially seeks revenge but ultimately chooses healing
Arc: From victim seeking vengeance to healer choosing forgiveness

Michael DeVos

Michael DeVos

Michael DeVos

James's boyfriend of six months
Patient, loving, but has his own boundaries and past trauma
Represents the possibility of healthy love
Arc: From supportive partner to someone who demands honesty and respect

Lydia Henley

Michael DeVos

Michael DeVos

Retired therapist and Daniel's mentor/confidante
Initially supports the revenge plot
Evolves to advocate for healing over retribution
Arc: From enabler of revenge to voice of wisdom and redemption