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Mattie Bliss

A woman who appears in a minor role.

minor

Also known as Bliss

First appearance: xxi fourteen elm street

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AAArnold ArmstrongWAWarnerLALouise ArmstrongAGAlexander GrahamRIRachel InnesMBMattie Bliss

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  • Other

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  • Central mystery characters
  • Protagonist

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  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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