Short Fiction · Character

Uncle Al

An elderly relative who provides wisdom or comic relief.

minor

Also known as Al, Poor old Uncle Al

First appearance: the hounds of tindalos

Uncle Al's tie to James Caldwell is one of the pressures that moves Short Fiction—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Jimmy and Pigtail's guardian, who is feuding with the Harmons and is saved by the disk.

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With James Caldwell (family): A close familial bond, likely uncle and nephew, with frequent interactions suggesting mentorship or dependency. With Bill Cullen (rivalry): A contentious relationship, possibly a feud or competition for influence or resources. With The Man from Time (psychological): A mysterious and possibly manipulative dynamic, with The Man from Time exerting an unusual influence over Uncle Al.

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Character Web

53 connections

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Relationship types

Family
Rivalry
Psychological
Other

Character groups

Core romantic subplot
Military and romantic leads
Protagonist

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

James Caldwell
family · positive
A close familial bond, likely uncle and nephew, with frequent interactions suggesting… How this plays out →
Bill Cullen
rivalry · negative
The Man from Time
psychological · negative
James Caldwell
family · positive
A close familial bond, likely uncle and nephew, with frequent interactions suggesting… How this plays out →
Bill Cullen
rivalry · negative
The Man from Time
psychological · negative
The Man from Time
psychological · negative
James Caldwell
family · positive
A close familial bond, likely uncle and nephew, with frequent interactions suggesting… How this plays out →

James Caldwell
A close familial bond, likely uncle and nephew, with frequent interactions suggesting mentorship or dependency.
Bill Cullen
A contentious relationship, possibly a feud or competition for influence or resources.
The Man from Time
A mysterious and possibly manipulative dynamic, with The Man from Time exerting an unusual influence over Uncle Al.
James Caldwell
A close familial bond, likely uncle and nephew, with frequent interactions suggesting mentorship or dependency.
Bill Cullen
A contentious relationship, possibly a feud or competition for influence or resources.
The Man from Time
A mysterious and possibly manipulative dynamic, with The Man from Time exerting an unusual influence over Uncle Al.
The Man from Time
A mysterious and possibly manipulative dynamic, with The Man from Time exerting an unusual influence over Uncle Al.
James Caldwell
A close familial bond, likely uncle and nephew, with frequent interactions suggesting mentorship or dependency.

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The Mississippi Saucer

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