Short Fiction · Character
The Narrator (The Lightning-Rod Man)
A homeowner who argues with a lightning-rod salesman during a storm.
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Also known as Unknown, the man, this man
First appearance: The Lightning-Rod Man
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The homeowner, who stands on his hearthstone during the storm.
The Narrator (The Lightning-Rod Man) first appears in 0017 the lightning rod man.
In The Lightning-Rod Man: The homeowner, who stands on his hearthstone during the storm. He is calm, witty, and defiant, mocking the salesman's claims and asserting his faith in divine protection.
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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