The Monster · Character
Gulian
The man Leilah begs to kill her rather than leave her, whose trembling arms and hot flush undo every barricade she has raised.
supporting
First appearance: iii
As a supporting figure in The Monster, Gulian is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Mentions d'Arcy looks like Keats, attempts to lighten the mood after the incident.
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With Leilah Verplank (psychological): Gulian is entangled in Leilah's web of manipulation, likely as an obsessed or controlled pawn. With Leilah Verplank (psychological): Gulian is entangled in Leilah's web of…
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Relationship types
- Psychological
- Other
Character groups
- Social Observers & Minor Players
- Protagonist
- Romantic Entanglements & Scandals
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
Leilah’s psychological peak occurs when her habitual compulsion to fulfill plans despite physical illness is p…
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- Leilah Verplank
psychological · negative
Gulian is entangled in Leilah's web of manipulation, likely as an obsessed or controlled… How this plays out →
- Leilah Verplank
psychological · negative
Gulian is entangled in Leilah's web of manipulation, likely as an obsessed or controlled… How this plays out →
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See Gulian in iiiIn the story
Gulian appears across 2 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
Chapter companion notes
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See Gulian in iii