# Short Fiction — Character guide

> Key figures in Short Fiction by M. R. James.

- [Professor Parkins](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_35_se/characters/parkins.md): A professor who experiences supernatural events during a seaside holiday.
- [Mr. Humphreys](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_35_se/characters/mr_humphreys.md): A man who inherits a mysterious garden and uncovers its dark history.
- [Mr. Edward Dunning](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_35_se/characters/mr_dunning.md): A scholar targeted by a vengeful occultist through a cursed rune.
- [Mr. Garrett](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_35_se/characters/mr_garrett.md): A friend who assists Dunning in his battle against the occult.
- [Mr. Fanshawe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_35_se/characters/mr_fanshawe.md): A character involved in a supernatural encounter at a country house.
- [Mr. James Denton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_35_se/characters/mr_james_denton.md): A man who investigates a haunted doll's house.
- [Mr. Anderson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_35_se/characters/mr_anderson.md): A character involved in a strange occurrence at a cathedral.
- [Dennistoun](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_35_se/characters/dennistoun.md): An antiquary who discovers a cursed treasure in a German abbey.
- [The Squire](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_35_se/characters/the_squire.md): A landowner who experiences a haunting linked to his family's past.
- [Mr. Williams](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_35_se/characters/mr_williams.md): A character who encounters a supernatural entity in a library.
- [Mr. Dillet](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_35_se/characters/mr_dillet.md): A man who buys a mysterious mezzotint that reveals a grim story.
- [Mr. Cooper](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_35_se/characters/mr_cooper.md): A character involved in a supernatural event at a barchester cathedral.
- [Mr. Davidson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_35_se/characters/mr_davidson.md): A man who experiences a strange disappearance in his house.
- [Mrs. Simpson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_35_se/characters/mrs_simpson.md): A housekeeper who witnesses supernatural events at a rectory.
- [Mr. Brown](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_35_se/characters/mr_brown.md): A character who encounters a ghostly figure in a garden.
- [Mr. John Eldred](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_35_se/characters/mr_eldred.md): A man who inherits a cursed estate with a mysterious ash tree.
- [Mr. Karswell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_35_se/characters/mr_karswell.md): A vengeful occultist who uses runes to curse his enemies.
- [Mr. Worby](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_35_se/characters/mr_worby.md): A character who discovers a hidden room in an old house.
- [Paxton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_35_se/characters/paxton.md): A young man who experiences a haunting during a visit to a friend.
- [Mr. Wraxall](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_35_se/characters/mr_wraxall.md): An antiquary who investigates a cursed tomb in Sweden.
- [Frank Sydall](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_35_se/characters/frank_sydall.md): A man who becomes obsessed with a mysterious portrait.
- [Mr. Somerton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_35_se/characters/mr_somerton.md): A character who experiences a supernatural event in a cathedral.
- [Baxter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_35_se/characters/baxter.md): A servant who aids in uncovering a family secret.
- [Miss Anna Seward](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_35_se/characters/miss_anna_seward.md): A historical figure who appears as a ghostly presence in a story.
- [Mr. Lake](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_35_se/characters/mr_lake.md): A character who encounters a supernatural being in a field.
- [Mr. Bowman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_35_se/characters/mr_bowman.md): A man who investigates a strange occurrence in a church.
- [George Williams](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_35_se/characters/george_williams.md): A character who experiences a haunting in a school story.
- [John Harrington](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_35_se/characters/john_harrington.md): A man who discovers a cursed object in an old house.
- [Mrs. Maple](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_35_se/characters/mrs_maple.md): A housekeeper who witnesses supernatural events at a rectory.
- [The Colonel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_35_se/characters/the_colonel.md): A military man who experiences a strange event in a country house.
- [Mr. Spearman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_35_se/characters/mr_spearman.md): A character who investigates a haunted house.
- [Sampson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_35_se/characters/sampson.md): A character who encounters a ghostly figure in a library.
- [Mr. and Mrs. Anstruther](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_35_se/characters/mr_and_mrs_anstruther.md): A couple who experience a haunting in their rose garden.
- [Collins](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_35_se/characters/collins.md): A servant who aids in a supernatural investigation.
- [Ann Clark](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_35_se/characters/ann_clark.md): A woman whose ghost haunts a house after a tragic death.
- [Viscount Saul](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_35_se/characters/viscount_saul.md): A nobleman who experiences a supernatural event in his castle.
- [Sir Richard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_35_se/characters/sir_richard.md): A character involved in a strange occurrence at a cathedral.
- [Mr. Gregory](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_35_se/characters/mr_gregory.md): A character who investigates a mysterious disappearance.
- [Stephen Elliott](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_35_se/characters/stephen_elliott.md): A man who experiences a haunting in a cathedral close.
- [Sir Matthew Fell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_35_se/characters/sir_matthew_fell.md): A baronet whose death is linked to a cursed ash tree.
- [Mr. Chittenden](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_35_se/characters/mr_chittenden.md): A character who experiences a supernatural event in a church.
- [Master Stephen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_35_se/characters/master_stephen.md): A young man who encounters a ghostly figure in a garden.
- [Uncle Oldys](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_35_se/characters/uncle_oldys.md): An elderly relative who tells a story of a supernatural encounter.
- [Mr. Abney](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_35_se/characters/mr_abney.md): A scholar who conducts dark experiments in his country house.
- [Mrs. Bunch](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_35_se/characters/mrs_bunch.md): A housekeeper who witnesses supernatural events.
- [Mrs. Porter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_35_se/characters/mrs_porter.md): A character who experiences a haunting in a country house.
- [Rogers](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_35_se/characters/rogers.md): A rude man who encounters a supernatural entity.
- [Lord Chief Justice](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_35_se/characters/lord_chief_justice.md): A historical judge whose ghost haunts a country house.
- [Mr. Palmer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_35_se/characters/mr_palmer.md): A character who discovers a hidden treasure.
- [Lady Wardrop](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_35_se/characters/lady_wardrop.md): A woman who experiences a haunting in her home.
- [Dr. Ashton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_35_se/characters/dr_ashton.md): A doctor who investigates a supernatural occurrence.
- [The Doctor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_35_se/characters/the_doctor.md): A medical professional who encounters a ghostly patient.
- [Abbot Thomas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_35_se/characters/abbot_thomas.md): A medieval abbot whose hidden treasure is sought by antiquaries.
- [Miss Cooper](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_35_se/characters/miss_cooper.md): A woman who experiences a supernatural event in a cathedral.
- [Davis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_35_se/characters/davis.md): A character who discovers a cursed object.
- [Dr. Haynes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_35_se/characters/dr_haynes.md): A doctor who experiences a supernatural event.
- [Dr. Quinn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_35_se/characters/dr_quinn.md): A doctor who investigates a strange illness.
- [Parkes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_35_se/characters/parkes.md): A staid servant who aids in a supernatural investigation.
- [Squire Martin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_35_se/characters/squire_martin.md): A landowner who experiences a haunting in his manor.
- [Mrs. Ashton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_35_se/characters/mrs_ashton.md): A woman who experiences a supernatural event in her home.
- [Old Mitchell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_35_se/characters/old_mitchell.md): An elderly man who tells a story of a supernatural encounter.
- [Punch](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_35_se/characters/punch.md): A puppet that becomes animated and causes terror.
- [Patten](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_35_se/characters/patten.md): A character who discovers a hidden room in an old house.
- [Nisbet](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_35_se/characters/nisbet.md): A character who experiences a supernatural event in a library.
- [Dr. Abell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_35_se/characters/dr_abell.md): A doctor who investigates a strange occurrence.
- [McLeod](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_35_se/characters/mcleod.md): A character who encounters a ghostly figure in a field.
- [Evans](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_35_se/characters/evans.md): A character who experiences a haunting in a country house.
- [William Garrett](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_35_se/characters/william_garrett.md): A young man who experiences a supernatural event.
- [Dr. Ashton Thomas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_35_se/characters/dr_ashton_thomas.md): A doctor who investigates a supernatural occurrence.
- [Mr. Cattell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_35_se/characters/mr_cattell.md): A character who discovers a cursed object.
- [Herr Anders Jensen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_35_se/characters/herr_anders_jensen.md): A Danish man who experiences a supernatural event.
- [Mr. Timms](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_35_se/characters/mr_timms.md): A character who encounters a ghostly figure in a garden.
- [Henry Long](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_35_se/characters/henry_long.md): A man who experiences a haunting in a cathedral close.
- [Hans Thorbjorn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_35_se/characters/hans_thorbjorn.md): A Swedish guide who aids an antiquary in his investigations.
- [Mr. Poschwitz](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_35_se/characters/mr_poschwitz.md): A character who experiences a supernatural event in a library.
- [John Hill](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_35_se/characters/john_hill.md): A character who discovers a hidden treasure.
- [Mr. Henslow](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_35_se/characters/mr_henslow.md): A character who investigates a haunted house.
- [Mr. Richards](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_35_se/characters/mr_richards.md): A character who experiences a supernatural event in a church.
- [Old Lawrence](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_35_se/characters/old_lawrence.md): An elderly man who tells a story of a supernatural encounter.
- [Mr. Lucas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_35_se/characters/mr_lucas.md): A character who experiences a haunting in a country house.
- [Luke Jennett](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_35_se/characters/luke_jennett.md): A character who discovers a cursed object.
- [Count Magnus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_35_se/characters/count_magnus.md): A malevolent historical count whose tomb is disturbed.

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