# Uncle Al — Short Fiction character guide

> Uncle Al in Short Fiction by Frank Belknap Long.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Al, Poor old Uncle Al

**First appearance:** 0000-the-hounds-of-tindalos

## Who they are

An elderly relative who provides wisdom or comic relief.

## Relationships

### [James Caldwell](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_17_se/characters/james_caldwell)

_family_

A close familial bond, likely uncle and nephew, with frequent interactions suggesting mentorship or dependency.

### [Bill Cullen](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_17_se/characters/bill_cullen)

_rivalry_

A contentious relationship, possibly a feud or competition for influence or resources.

### [The Man from Time](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_17_se/characters/the_man_from_time)

_psychological_

A mysterious and possibly manipulative dynamic, with The Man from Time exerting an unusual influence over Uncle Al.

### [James Caldwell](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_17_se/characters/james_caldwell)

_family_

A close familial bond, likely uncle and nephew, with frequent interactions suggesting mentorship or dependency.

### [Bill Cullen](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_17_se/characters/bill_cullen)

_rivalry_

A contentious relationship, possibly a feud or competition for influence or resources.

### [The Man from Time](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_17_se/characters/the_man_from_time)

_psychological_

A mysterious and possibly manipulative dynamic, with The Man from Time exerting an unusual influence over Uncle Al.

### [The Man from Time](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_17_se/characters/the_man_from_time)

_psychological_

A mysterious and possibly manipulative dynamic, with The Man from Time exerting an unusual influence over Uncle Al.

### [James Caldwell](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_17_se/characters/james_caldwell)

_family_

A close familial bond, likely uncle and nephew, with frequent interactions suggesting mentorship or dependency.

## In the story

### [The Mississippi Saucer](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_17_se/chapters/the-mississippi-saucer)

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

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