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The Doctor

A medical professional who encounters a ghostly patient.

minor

First appearance: two doctors

The Doctor shows up with force in The Ash-Tree. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A medical professional who examines Sir Richard's body and notes the blackened state of his face and neck.
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The Doctor first appears in 0026 two doctors.

In The Ash-Tree: A medical professional who examines Sir Richard's body and notes the blackened state of his face and neck.

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MSMrs. SimpsonDADr. AshtonFSFrank SydallUOUncle OldysMGMr. GarrettTDThe Doctor

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Supernatural Investigators & Victims
  • Diverse Supernatural Encounters
  • Disappearances & Haunted Houses
  • Occult Battles & Library Hauntings

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See The Doctor in two doctors