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Uncle Oldys

An elderly relative who tells a story of a supernatural encounter.

minor

First appearance: two doctors

Uncle Oldys's tie to Mrs. Simpson is one of the pressures that moves Short Fiction—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Visits the residence, hears the story and local folklore, and decides to seal the mysterious room.
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With Mrs. Simpson (family): Mrs. Simpson and Uncle Oldys are family members, likely aunt/uncle and niece/nephew or in-laws. With Mrs. Simpson (family): Mrs. Simpson and Uncle Oldys are family members, likely aunt/uncle…

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Character Web

14 connections

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MSMrs. SimpsonMMMrs. MapleMSMr. SpearmanTDThe DoctorMDMr. DavidsonUOUncle Oldys

Relationship types

  • Family
  • Other

Character groups

  • Disappearances & Haunted Houses
  • Supernatural Investigators & Victims
  • Antiquaries & Treasure Seekers

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

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