Character List!

Before I post this, I would like to note that I am looking for cover art for the novel! If you would like to send me your idea for a cover picture, message me and we'll figure something out! If you want to use characters from the book, obviously have Sabrina, but you could also include Kaileigh, Katie, Darilyn, and Ayden.

Sabrina: Sabrina is a spunky, sweet 17-year old who loves to learn new things. She was diagnosed late with dyslexia, and she's stuck in a room with Kaileigh. She doesn't care much for her, seeing as she's too hard to understand, but she tries her best to include her. She uses Katie as a guide.

Kaileigh: Kaileigh is an autistic 17-year-old with an obsession of colors and stickers. She collects stickers in a book her mother gave her, but she tends to stick them to things (or people) she deems important to her as a sign of trust. She leaves at odd times for short therapy sessions once every two weeks. She is also never late (or early) to anything, or else it bothers her. She does not like loud noises or bright lights, and tends to be alone on her own free will. Markus is her best friend, and she sometimes calls him her brother.

Katie: Katie has severe epilepsy, but she never seems to be bothered by it. She's used a wheelchair since an accident when she was young where she was injured from a seizure that caused her to fall. She can walk normally, but sometimes it takes her longer to get used to it. She was transported to "Beautiful Minds" when she was 10, 4 years after diagnosis. She loves to show others around, and loves introducing Sabrina to everyone there. She is also Luis's niece.

Markus: Markus has trouble talking with others since he has social anxiety and panic disorders, but Katie is his girlfriend. He tries to talk with others, but he often gets too nervous and leaves, or even skips meals or events. He often, however, goes to see Katie and Ava in his spare time. He is the only character that Kaileigh interacts with daily, as she goes to see him before bed and wakes him up in the morning before class, despite his nervousness around her.

Nora, Lillian, and Olivia: Nora and her "gang" have dissociative identity disorder, and Nora is the host personality. No one knows too much about any of them since they switch often due to stress or boredom. Olivia is very sophisticated and tends to sugarcoat everything to please anyone she speaks to, Nora is very blunt and often comes off as rude, and Lillian is very laid back and somewhat lazy, but has a kind heart. Olivia and Lillian were "born" to protect Nora from her abusive stepfather, who got divorced from their mother. They were diagnosed after, at age 13.

Ava: Ava has mild schizophrenia. She is very quiet and reserved, but she is very intelligent. She's the smartest in her class, despite having trouble focusing. She gets so far ahead by going to tutoring early in the mornings. Kaileigh and Nora don't like Ava, Nora bullying her to an extent by calling her "freak".

Darilyn: Darilyn has severe Tourette's. She always worries about when her next "episode" will happen, and it sometimes makes her leave class for minutes or even days. She was bullied before diagnosis at her public school, and her father took her out when she was 9. Her hair is streaked with pink and blue highlights.

Ayden: Ayden was diagnosed with ADHD when he was 9. Because of this, he has trouble sitting still, and will bounce in his seat in class. He often gets in fights (physical and verbal) with Kile, but he is otherwise a very mentally collected kid. His kindness often comes off as flirting, but he tends to pretend it is, even when it's not. His sense of humor is melodramatics, which Nora and Kile despise. He is the most social in Sabrina's group. He also has (and carries around) two spinners and a cube to help him focus, but neither always work and constantly get him in trouble.

Mackenzie: Mackenzie has a rare disorder called "conversion disorder". She has a hard time explaining what it is, but she can grow physically weak from mental "bumps" like stress or nervousness. She is very creative; she helps trying to organize events and get-togethers, and loves to paint and sketch things she admires. Her best friend is Ava, seeing as they use each other as comfort zones.

Aaron: Aaron likes to stay by himself, but he always ends up with Ayden. His depression keeps him away in his room, even though Ayden (who happens to be his roommate), tries to get him out and about between classes, meals, and night hour. He loves loud rock music, as well as some gaming. He has been at "Beautiful Minds" since he was 15, making him the newest of Sabrina's group (excluding herself).