The Case of Charles Dexter Ward · Character
Luke Fenner
A local man who witnessed strange events at Curwen's farm.
minor
Also known as Fenner, Luke, the Fenner
First appearance: II: An Antecedent and a Horror
Luke Fenner shows up with force in II: An Antecedent and a Horror. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Correspondent who described the terrifying events at the Curwen farm, including strange lights, screams, and a red fog.
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