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Ned Moran

A man who has a ghostly encounter.

minor

Also known as Ned, Moran

First appearance: an authentic narrative of a haunted house

Ned Moran shows up with force in The Village Bully. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Young man known as 'Long Ned' who is provoked into a fight by Bully Larkin and dies from his injuries.
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  • Other

Character groups

  • Ghost story narrators
  • Supernatural encounters
  • Dark family secrets

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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