#02. Headcanon: Laila Nadar.

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Character bios of Laila Nadar, Emma Davies, and Caleb Walker below the cut:

Laila Nadar was born to Indian immigrants who moved to London ten years before she was born. Growing up, Laila always had an interest in literature, which led her to major in it at Cambridge University. While there, she met Emma Davis, her first year roommate. The girls would live together through all their years of school and into their postgraduate masters programs. Halfway through her undergraduate, Laila meets Caleb and introduces him to Emma. From there, an unbreakable friendship was formed between the three of them. They all received their masters degrees together and by some stroke of luck, had the opportunity to work at the same library in Exeter, a building called Mistwooden. However, after the three get settled in there, it's apparent the library is not what it seems.

Emma Davies was born in London through surrogacy to two doctors. Growing up, she always felt her mothers wanted her to follow in their footsteps, but she never wanted it. Instead, she was drawn to the classics and wanted to become an author herself. Her resolve only strengthened once she met her freshman roommate, Laila, and became friends with Caleb later on. As much as she wanted writing to be her career, it was pushed on the backburner as she was offered a job she just couldn't refuse. She packed her bags and moved to Exeter with Laila and Caleb, starting to work in the same place. The mysterious Mistwooden contained more than meets the eye, and with the help of her friends, she was determined to find whatever haunts the library she has come to consider home.

Caleb Walker was born in London to an actor and a musician, both of which graced London's West End multiple times before he was born. However, no matter how much he tried, acting wasn't for him, and neither was singing publicly. He did have some interest in being a playwright, which led him to start studying English at Cambridge. He met Laila in one of their classes which led him to meeting Emma as well, which created the bond that would bring the three of them to Exeter following them receiving their master's degrees. He is the one who found the jobs at Mistwooden, unaware of what awaited them there. However, once he learned what lurks beneath the surface, Caleb made it his personal mission to solve it once and for all.

Some facts that apply to everyone in the story:

Mistwooden is somewhat inspired by media like Scooby Doo and Nancy Drew. It is haunted by a variety of ghosts and other supernatural entities that were experimented on by a man named Doctor Hughes during some point in the 1800s. There are four specific ones that need helping, which are listed below.

Helena Davies, an ancestor of Emma. She was experimented on by Doctor Hughes who claimed he could cure her anemia. She was bled out and her body was never found. Played by Alycia Debnam - Carey.

Frank Jones, a newspaper boy. He was kidnapped by Doctor Hughes as a means to test out a new toxin. Frank died, of course, with his body being left on the streets. His parents were wrongfully blamed and prosecuted for his death. Played by Elliot Grihault.

Agatha Baker, a socialite. She went to Doctor Hughes for what she assumed was a pregnancy — however, there was no baby, and the abortion performed made her bleed out. Her death was attributed to another killer. Played by Lily Dodsworth - Evans.

Arthur Thomas, another doctor. Doctor Hughes was jealous of him, and killed him in cold blood. He made it look like a suicide. Played by Henry Golding.

At some point while solving all these cases, Laila and Emma start dating. By the fourth case being solved, they are engaged and have a date set for a wedding.

After each of the cases are solved, Caleb meets a marine biologist named Samuel Wright ( played by Jacob Collins - Levy ). They don't get married, but rather become life partners.

The three live within a mile radius of each other for the rest of their lives, choosing to remain in Exeter. Emma is able to become an author, Caleb goes on to teach at a local university after receiving his doctorate, and Laila becomes a book critic.