The Dark Other · Character

Magda

An older woman, possibly a housekeeper or local figure.

minor

Also known as Old Magda

First appearance: vii the red eyes return

Magda's tie to Patricia Lane is one of the pressures that moves The Dark Other—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Magda is in the kitchen preparing food.

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With Patricia Lane (social): Magda is a minor acquaintance who interacts with Patricia in social settings, likely a fellow student or neighbor. With Patricia Lane (social): Magda is a minor acquaintance who interacts with Patricia in social settings, likely a fellow student or neighbor. With Patricia Lane (social): Magda is a minor acquaintance who interacts with Patricia in social settings, likely a fellow student or neighbor.

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See Magda in vii the red eyes return

Character Web

6 connections

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Relationship types

Social
Other

Character groups

Supporting and Familial Characters
Protagonist
Nicholas and the Dark Entity

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

Setup
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Patricia Lane
social · positive
Magda is a minor acquaintance who interacts with Patricia in social settings, likely a… How this plays out →
Patricia Lane
social · positive
Magda is a minor acquaintance who interacts with Patricia in social settings, likely a… How this plays out →
Patricia Lane
social · positive
Magda is a minor acquaintance who interacts with Patricia in social settings, likely a… How this plays out →

Relationship notes

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See Magda in vii the red eyes return

In the story

Magda appears across 6 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

XII: Letter from Lucifer
Magda is in the kitchen preparing food. Pat questions her about devils and possession, and Magda recounts a childhood memory of a possessed man.
XIII: Indecision
Magda is in the distant kitchen and later serves Pat's evening meal.
XV: A Modern Mr. Hyde
Referenced by Pat as the source of the idea that Nick might be possessed by a devil.
XVII: Witch-Doctor
Magda is referenced as believing in demonic possession, which Pat equates with Horker's scientific explanation.
XXI: A Question of Synapses
Magda is mentioned as being in her chambers on the third floor, along with the maid.
XXIII: Werewolf
Magda recounts the werewolf legend from her village, including the silver bullet and the man with evil red eyes, which deeply unsettles Pat.

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See Magda in vii the red eyes return

See Magda in XII: Letter from Lucifer