Can Such Things Be? · Character
Mr. Grossmith
A man who experiences a strange and terrifying encounter.
minor
Also known as Grossmith, whither Grossmith
First appearance: some haunted houses
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In I: Reluctant duelist, heavily built with a sinister appearance; positioned in the far corner. Later, in Chapter II: The stranger who…
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- Other
Character groups
- Mysterious Tragedies
- Ghostly Visions
- Family Secrets
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- Aftermath
- Closing
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See Mr. Grossmith in some haunted houses