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Staley Fleming

A man who experiences a hallucination that leads to his death.

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Also known as Fleming

First appearance: Staley Fleming's Hallucination

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The patient suffering from hallucinations of a black Newfoundland dog; dies from a mysterious throat wound.
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  • Mysterious Tragedies
  • Supernatural Accusations
  • Ghostly Visions
  • Supernatural Investigators
  • Protagonist

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