Ghost Stories · Character
Charles Linkworth
A condemned man whose confession blurs the line between guilt and ghost, leaving listeners unsure whether they've heard a deathbed penitent or something far stranger.
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Also known as Dr. Teesdale, Linkworth, Teesdale
First appearance: The Confession of Charles Linkworth
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Condemned murderer who killed his mother for money; initially desperate for life, then resigned; his spirit appears to haunt the prison after execution.
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