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Tchekunov

A convict who is a former soldier and a storyteller.

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First appearance: part i x christmas

See Tchekunov in part i x christmasBook page

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  • Soldiers with dark fates
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Tchekunov in part i x christmas