Short Fiction · Character
Bat
A creature or character associated with the caves and the Black Ones.
minor
First appearance: iv the defeat of the ancient ones
Bat's tie to Steena is one of the pressures that moves Short Fiction—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Steena's gray tomcat; can see the invisible alien and alerts Steena to its presence.
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With Steena (romantic): A tender, devoted romantic relationship built on mutual care and quiet affection. With Cliff Moran (friendship): Brothers-in-arms who share a rough camaraderie and mutual trust. With Steena…
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Relationship types
- Romantic
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Earth and cave characters
- Supporting Folk of Tav
- Light vs. Dark characters
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because Garin’s impulsive attack on Kepta—smashing his fist into Kepta’s f…
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Steena
romantic · positive
A tender, devoted romantic relationship built on mutual care and quiet affection. How this plays out →
- Cliff Moran
friendship · positive
- Steena
romantic · positive
A tender, devoted romantic relationship built on mutual care and quiet affection. How this plays out →
- Cliff Moran
friendship · positive
- Steena
romantic · positive
A tender, devoted romantic relationship built on mutual care and quiet affection. How this plays out →
Relationship notes
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