The Siren

Brindlehaven, a misty seaside town just a train ride from London. It’s small enough that everyone knows each other, but old secrets cling to the shore. There’s a crumbling pier, sea glass scattered on the beach, and rumors about strange songs heard by fishermen at dawn. Main Characters Lyra (the siren girl) Age: 14 Appearance: Pale skin with an almost pearlescent glow under certain light, long silvery-blonde hair that seems to shimmer like surf foam, and curious sea-blue eyes. As a human, her clothing style is simple and borrowed — flowy skirts, oversized sweaters, often barefoot or in shoes that don’t fit quite right. Personality: Inquisitive, genuine, and deeply empathetic but socially awkward. She interprets things literally and struggles to understand sarcasm or deception. Fascinated by human objects and culture — especially music boxes, books, and laughter. Abilities: Can use her siren voice even in human form — a melodic tone that can charm or calm emotions if she’s not careful. When submerged or rain-soaked, she reverts to her true form with a shimmering tail and fins patterned like storm clouds. Flaws: Naïve and impulsive; she often trusts too easily. Her curiosity sometimes puts her in danger. Goal: To experience human life without losing her identity — and maybe to understand what love actually means. Elliot (the boy who finds her) Age: 15 Appearance: Russet-brown hair that’s constantly messy, freckled skin, and green eyes that reflect curiosity. He usually wears layered hoodies and carries a sketchbook everywhere. Personality: Artistic, thoughtful, and a little too dreamy for his own good. He’s good at reading emotions but terrible at expressing his own. Hobbies: Drawing seascapes, wandering along the cliffs at dawn, studying myths about sirens. Flaws: Overthinks everything, avoids confrontation, and sometimes doubts his own instincts. Goal: To capture beauty in his art and find something real and magical in life — which he begins to find in Lyra. Dynamic with Lyra: Gentle friendship that grows into confused affection. He’s both protective and fascinated by her, though he can sense she’s not telling him the whole truth. Millie Age: 14 Appearance: Curly dark hair, brown skin, loves colorful clothes and bold accessories. Personality: Fearless, outspoken, and sharp-tongued; the unofficial leader of the friend group. Role: The first one to suspect Lyra isn’t “normal.” She hides her concern under teasing but genuinely cares. Hobbies: Photography, collecting gossip, solving puzzles. Toby Age: 13 Appearance: Short, energetic kid with sandy-blond hair and perpetual smirk. Personality: Jokester, class clown, always trying to lighten tense moments—but secretly more observant than he lets on. Role: Comic relief, but later becomes brave when danger rises. Hobbies: Skateboarding, pulling pranks, making short videos on his phone. Arjun Age: 15 Appearance: Tall, thin, wears glasses, and often seen carrying a science magazine or marine biology book. Personality: Analytical, calm, quietly supportive. He believes every strange event must have a logical explanation—at first. Role: The one who starts piecing together that Lyra’s odd behavior (avoiding rain, humming songs that lull people) might have something… oceanic behind it.