Short Fiction · Character
Bruno
A character with a forceful personality.
minor
First appearance: ii
Bruno's tie to Jove-Run Nibley is one of the pressures that moves Short Fiction—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
A crew member who sabotages the ship and shoots Nibley; later goes insane after reading a note from Nibley.
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With Jove-Run Nibley (friendship): Bruno and Jove-Run Nibley share a close bond, likely as allies or friends in a shared mission. With Jove-Run Nibley (friendship): Bruno and Jove-Run Nibley share a close bond, likely…
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See Bruno in iiCharacter Web
10 connectionsA slice of how Bruno sits in the book — open the reader for the full interactive map.
Relationship types
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Forceful and commanding figures
- Supporting and historical figures
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Climax.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because it presents the emotional and psychological peak of William Lantry…
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- Jove-Run Nibley
friendship · positive
Bruno and Jove-Run Nibley share a close bond, likely as allies or friends in a shared… How this plays out →
- Jove-Run Nibley
friendship · positive
Bruno and Jove-Run Nibley share a close bond, likely as allies or friends in a shared… How this plays out →
- Jove-Run Nibley
friendship · positive
Bruno and Jove-Run Nibley share a close bond, likely as allies or friends in a shared… How this plays out →
Relationship notes
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See Bruno in iiIn the story
Bruno appears across 1 companion beat. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
