Short Fiction · Character
the Kiddie
A childlike character with a minor role.
minor
Also known as The Kiddie, the frightened Kiddie, Kiddie, the engrossed Kiddie
First appearance: Asteroid of the Damned
the Kiddie's tie to Mac is one of the pressures that moves Short Fiction—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
A native Palladian who begs for metal and is later suspected of robbing MacCauley.
the Kiddie first appears in 0000 asteroid of the damned.
With Mac (friendship): Mac and the Kiddie share a close, protective bond, possibly as an older and younger companion navigating a harsh world. With Mac (friendship): Mac and the Kiddie share a close, protective bond, possibly as an older and younger companion navigating a harsh world.
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Character Web
10 connectionsA slice of how the Kiddie sits in the book — open the reader for the full interactive map.
Relationship types
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Conflict and Narration
- Authority and Protagonist
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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friendship · positive
Mac and the Kiddie share a close, protective bond, possibly as an older and younger… How this plays out →
- Mac
friendship · positive
Mac and the Kiddie share a close, protective bond, possibly as an older and younger… How this plays out →
Relationship notes
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See the Kiddie in Asteroid of the DamnedIn the story
the Kiddie appears across 4 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
Chapter companion notes
Spoil-light check-ins for the Kiddie unlock in the free preview.
See the Kiddie in Asteroid of the Damned