Short Fiction · Character
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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Relationship types
- Family
- Other
Character groups
- Disappearances & Haunted Houses
- Supernatural Investigators & Victims
- Antiquaries & Treasure Seekers
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Mrs. Simpson
family · positive
- Mrs. Simpson
family · positive
- Mrs. Simpson
family · positive
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