Short Science Fiction · Character
Nellie
A minor character with a few mentions.
minor
First appearance: the bryd
Nellie's tie to Grant Russell is one of the pressures that moves Short Science Fiction—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Martian century-plant who runs a boarding house in The Pass; provides Grant a room.
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With Grant Russell (friendship): Nellie is a trusted companion to Grant, often aiding him. With Grant Russell (friendship): Nellie is a trusted companion to Grant, often aiding him. With Grant Russell (friendship):…
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Relationship types
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Minor and background characters
- Protagonist
- Non-human or alien actors
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Grant Russell
friendship · positive
Nellie is a trusted companion to Grant, often aiding him. How this plays out →
- Grant Russell
friendship · positive
Nellie is a trusted companion to Grant, often aiding him. How this plays out →
- Grant Russell
friendship · positive
Nellie is a trusted companion to Grant, often aiding him. How this plays out →
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