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The Patient in Room 18 · Character

Mr. Gastin

A visitor or suspect in the hospital.

minor

First appearance: the patient in room 18

Mr. Gastin shows up with force in X: A Midnight Visitor. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Patient in Room 18; complains of whispering noises and insists the room is haunted; after Corole's intrusion, demands to be moved to the charity ward.
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Mr. Gastin first appears in 0001 the patient in room 18.

In X: A Midnight Visitor: Patient in Room 18; complains of whispering noises and insists the room is haunted; after Corole's intrusion, demands to be moved to the charity ward.

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MDMaida DayDBDr. BalmanDFDr. Fred HajekCLCorole LethenySOSonnyMGMr. Gastin

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Disappearance and Investigation
  • Protagonist
  • Hospital Staff and Suspects

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  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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