Ghost Stories · Character
Margaret Alton
A woman caught between romantic currents and supernatural undertows, her presence sharpening the stakes whenever the ordinary world starts to fray.
supporting
Also known as Margaret
First appearance: the room in the tower
As a supporting figure in Ghost Stories, Margaret Alton is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Margaret is enthusiastic about planchette and unknowingly channels the ghostly gardener.
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With Unknown Narrator (friendship): Margaret Alton is a friend of the narrator, often involved in social and supernatural circles. With Hugh Graham (romantic): Hugh Graham and Margaret Alton share a romantic…
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Relationship types
- Friendship
- Romantic
- Other
Character groups
- Romantic supernatural participants
- Recurring central figures
- Protagonist
- Haunting and horror victims
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
This excerpt is the dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak where Roderick’s vei…
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- Unknown Narrator
friendship · positive
Margaret Alton is a friend of the narrator, often involved in social and supernatural… How this plays out →
- Hugh Graham
romantic · positive
- Unknown Narrator
friendship · positive
Margaret Alton is a friend of the narrator, often involved in social and supernatural… How this plays out →
- Hugh Graham
romantic · positive
- Unknown Narrator
friendship · positive
Margaret Alton is a friend of the narrator, often involved in social and supernatural… How this plays out →
- Hugh Graham
romantic · positive
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Margaret Alton appears across 2 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
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