# Blacky Hoffman — Short Fiction character guide

> Blacky Hoffman in Short Fiction by Clifford D. Simak.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Blacky, Hoffman

**First appearance:** 0000-hellhounds-of-the-cosmos

## Who they are

A character with a dark nickname.

## Relationships

### [Oliver Meek](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_10_se/characters/oliver_meek)

_rivalry_

Blacky Hoffman and Oliver Meek have a high number of interactions suggesting conflict or competition, possibly over resources or status.

### [Frederick West](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_10_se/characters/frederick_west)

_rivalry_

Blacky Hoffman and Frederick West have a contentious relationship, likely involving power struggles or personal animosity.

### [Oliver Meek](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_10_se/characters/oliver_meek)

_rivalry_

Blacky Hoffman and Oliver Meek have a high number of interactions suggesting conflict or competition, possibly over resources or status.

### [Oliver Meek](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_10_se/characters/oliver_meek)

_rivalry_

Blacky Hoffman and Oliver Meek have a high number of interactions suggesting conflict or competition, possibly over resources or status.

### [Frederick West](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_10_se/characters/frederick_west)

_rivalry_

Blacky Hoffman and Frederick West have a contentious relationship, likely involving power struggles or personal animosity.

### [Frederick West](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_10_se/characters/frederick_west)

_rivalry_

Blacky Hoffman and Frederick West have a contentious relationship, likely involving power struggles or personal animosity.

## In the story

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_10_se/chapters/iii)

Outlaw who tries to shoot Meek but is captured by the Prowler and forced to surrender his gang.

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