Beneath the Shattered Sky

𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀

𝗠𝗮𝘆𝗮 (Protagonist)
𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗡𝗮𝗺𝗲: Maya Evans 
𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲:  A petite girl with sharp, expressive features. Her short, dark hair tall and beautiful, wears glasses, creative vibe. She often wears loose, colorful outfits splattered with paint or ink stains. 
𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆:
- Passionate, curious, and determined. 
- Maya is a natural problem-solver, often driven by her emotions but capable of logical thinking under pressure. 
- Her kindness is both her strength and weakness—she forgives easily but struggles to recognize manipulation. 
𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆:
- Maya grew up in a modest household, with art and storytelling as her escapes from reality. 
- She joined the design school to chase her dream of creating innovative spaces. 

𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:
- Maya is driven by her love for creativity and the desire to make the world a better place. 
- Protecting her friends and solving the mystery of Dante’s transformation become her ultimate goals. 

𝗔𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻 (𝗥𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱)
Full Name: Aiden Cross 
Appearance:Tall and broad-shouldered, with messy brown hair and an easygoing smile. He often wears casual outfits—hoodies and jeans—making him seem approachable despite his hidden complexities. 
Personality:
- Playful, confident, and a bit of a jokester. 
- Aiden has a soft, vulnerable side he only shows to Maya, hiding his pain behind humor. 
Backstory:
- Aiden grew up in privilege, but his mother’s death deeply scarred him. His father’s obsession with memory preservation created a strained relationship. 
- He fell for Maya because she challenged him to be better and saw through his carefree exterior. 

Motivations:
- Aiden wants to protect Maya and his friends while grappling with his guilt over hiding the secrets of his family building. 

𝗗𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲 (Revised)
Full Name: Dante Hayes
Appearance: Tall and lean, with piercing blue eyes that hold a mix of vulnerability and menace. His blond hair is always neatly combed, and he carries an air of understated elegance. His midnight-blue suit contrasts with his shy personality.
Personality:

Before: A quiet, socially awkward kid who spent more time sketching and observing than interacting with others.

Now: A tragic figure corrupted by betrayal and obsession. His love for Maya turns into a twisted desire to protect her from the world he feels has wronged them both.

Backstory:

Dante attended the same design school as Maya and Aiden.

He admired Maya from afar, leaving anonymous sketches of her in her locker but never finding the courage to talk to her.

His father pushed him into unethical scientific experiments, eventually leading to his involvement in the monster's creation and the glittery realm.

Motivations:

Dante sees himself as a protector of Maya, believing Aiden isn’t worthy of her.
He’s torn between his feelings for Maya and his descent into darkness, which drives his unpredictable actions

Dynamics Between Maya, Aiden, and Dante

Maya and Dante (Romantic Tension): 
- Dante’s subtle acts of admiration—leaving her sketches, defending her in class, or quietly supporting her ideas—contrast with Aiden’s loud, playful affection. 
- Maya feels conflicted when she realizes Dante’s feelings, especially when his darker side emerges. 

Aiden and Dante (Rivalry):
- Aiden’s lighthearted teasing hides his unease about Dante’s presence. 
- Their interactions grow increasingly tense as Aiden becomes protective of Maya. 

Maya and Aiden (Romantic Development):
- Aiden’s vulnerability emerges as he reveals his family’s secrets to Maya, strengthening their bond. 
- Maya’s ability to forgive Aiden shows her depth of love and maturity, even as she grapples with Dante’s lingering influence.