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Albert

A named character with limited but distinct appearances.

minor

First appearance: a rocket of iron

Albert shows up with force in At the End of the Alley. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Another resident of the alley, referenced in passing.
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In At the End of the Alley: Another resident of the alley, referenced in passing. Later, in To Strive and Fail: The composer of…

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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In the story

Albert appears across 2 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

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Who is Albert in Short Fiction?