Short Fiction · Character
John Frey
A minor character, possibly a soldier or local.
minor
Also known as John
First appearance: the invading asteroid
John Frey shows up with force in IV: “I Don’t Know What Killed Him.”. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Mentioned as 'Jim' by O'Bryant; deputized to watch the Gird house.
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In IV: “I Don’t Know What Killed Him.”: Mentioned as 'Jim' by O'Bryant; deputized to watch the Gird house. Later, in V: “They Want to Take the Law Into Their Own Hands.”: Mentioned as the victim whose death led to…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Supernatural and Alien
- Military and Ritual
- Lanark Family and Locals
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Story tension across the book.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the dramatic climax because it marks the protagonist’s psychological and emotional peak of self-discov…
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John Frey appears across 4 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- IV: “I Don’t Know What Killed Him.”
- V: “They Want to Take the Law Into Their Own Hands.”
- A Trick That Almost Killed You
- The Witch's Cat
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