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Bully Larkin

The village bully who terrorizes the locals.

minor

Also known as Larkin

First appearance: The Village Bully

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The brutal village bully who provokes and beats Ned Moran, later haunted by a supernatural encounter.
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HCHandsome CharlieNMNed MoranJHJudge HarbottleCBCaptain BartonGSGodfrey SchalkenBLBully Larkin

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  • Diverse ghostly witnesses
  • Ghost story narrators
  • Protagonist
  • Supernatural encounters

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