Sylvia

A nine-year-old girl and the protagonist. Sylvia loves to spend time outside observing nature after spending most of her life living in a city, and she has developed a strong connection to her surroundings.

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The Hunter

A young man visiting the area to hunt for birds in the woods near Sylvia’s house. The hunter is smart and charming, but most of his friendliness is meant to manipulate people into giving him what he wants.

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Mrs. Tilley

Sylvia’s grandmother. Mrs. Tilley owns a home in the country where the young girl has come to live.

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Dan

Mrs. Tilley’s son who traveled to California to seek adventure, and who may be deceased.