Insomnia
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Description: You'll lose a lot of sleep. Ralph does. At first he finds it hard to drop off. Then he starts waking up earlier. And earlier. But that isn't when he starts seeing things. Colors, shapes, strange auras around his friends. Not to mention the bald doctors who always turn up at the scene of a death. The evil looking one clutching a rusty scalpel. All that comes later.

After Susan Edwina Day's visit to the town of Derry, Maine, is announced - when the once placid town starts to divide over women's issues. And the hitherto mild-mannered Ed Deepneau gets out of control - dangerously so.

That's when Ralph begins to lose a lot more than sleep. When he begins to understand why Ed is obsessed with the notion that Derry is becoming the new Armageddon. And to realise that time is ticking away for the residents of his home town.

An evil of unimaginable proportions has found a way in. And Ralph has one chance to beat it. In a card game. The stakes are high. They always are when you are playing for human souls. With a Joker in the pack... a bald one with a rusty scalpel...

Published: Viking, 1994

Dedication: For Tabby and for Al Kooper, who knows the playing-field. No fault of mine.

Characters:

?, Alice Lois Chasse was called "Alice" by Ralph Roberts in front of the CBS crews at the Derry Civic Centre
?, Alice Mentioned in a song by Grace Slick
?, Audra Secretary of Dr Hong. She spoke to Joe Wyzer and got Ralph Roberts an appointment to see Dr Hong in October 1993. Appears to be Dating Joe Wyzer.
?, Aunt Sadie Ralph Roberts imagined her calling someone when he saw the aura's on the telephone lines for the first time.
?, Curley One of the 3 stooges
?, Deanie Name on the footpath. It said "Sam + Deanie"
?, Denise Mentioned in anti-abortion literature read by John Leydecker
?, Jake Owner of a battered saxophone in Atropos's lair. It had his name on it in Rhinestones.
?, Justin Boy who works weekends at the Derry Library
?, Karl Worked at the Red Apple convenience store.
?, Larry One of the 3 stooges
?, Melanie Friend of Helen Deepneau who worked as a bank teller
?, Merrilee Pregnant woman who died at High Ridge after being shot. Lay next to Gretchen Tillbury.
?, Mina Friend of Lois Chasse
?, Moe One of the 3 stooges
?, Norton Lois Chasse called Ralph Roberts "Norton" in front of the CBS crews at the Derry Civic Centre
?, Patrick Grandfather of Patrick Danville
?, Pete Paperboy
?, Peter Security guard at WomanCare
?, Sadie Aunt mentioned on the telephone
?, Sam A mother was heard to yell out for Sam to come inside, and to bring his sister in too. Not sure if this is the same Sam who's name was written on the ground.
?, Sam Name on the footpath. It said "Sam + Deanie"
?, Sue Worked at the Red Apple convenience store on Afternoon shift. She was there when Helen Deepneau came in after being beaten by her husband.
?, Susy Her name was spray painted on the side of the Diesel Shed at the Derry Trainyards
?, Tim A little boy that was walking with his mother. These 2 had the most beautiful aura's Ralph Roberts had seen. Outside the Rite Aid pharmacy.
?, Vic Brother of Lois Chasse
?, Zoe Waitress at the Derry Diner. Member of the Friends of Life. Joined WomanCare's followers in 1984. Put a child up for adoption in 1989
?, Zoe Waitress
Ackerman, William Musician mentioned in passing
Altoberg, Chris Weather forecaster on TV for News at Noon
Amos On the radio show "Amos and Andy"
Anderson, ? Husband of Rachel Anderson. He beat her often, and hard, until he disappeared in about 1985.
Anderson, Rachel Cleaner at WomanCare. Heavy set woman who's husband beat her until he went missing.
Anderson, Steve Assistant District Attorney who interviewed Ralph Roberts after being attacked by Charles Pickering
Andrews Sisters Singers mentioned in passing
Andy On the radio show "Amos and Andy"
Animals, The Band that was played by Ed Deepneau on the day he beat up his wife.
Applebaum, ? Owner of a house on Harris Ave in 1998.
Arnold, Rosanne Guest on the TV show hosted by Whoopi
Astaire, Fred Dancer mentioned in passing
Atropos Bald Doctor #3. The bad one who is the rogue agent of the random. He cut Ed Deepneau's cord, and this let Deepneau come under the control of the Crimson King. He is Left handed and uses a rusty scalpel. Ralph Roberts and Lois Chasse were caught in his lair, and Ralph cut off one of his ears.
Bach, ? Composer mentioned in passing
Baggins, Bilbo Found a ring and gave it to his grandson Frodo
Baggins, Frodo Grandson of Bilbo
Bald Doctor 1 Clotho. Partner of the Bald Doctor 2, Lachesis. They end life with purpose.
Bald Doctor 2 Lachesis. Partner of the Bald Doctor 1, Clotho. They end life with purpose.
Bald Doctor 3 Atropos. The agent of random
Barbie Part of the childrens classic Barbie and Ken
Barrett, ? Owner of an orchard that was converted into High Ridge in the early 1980's
Bates, Norman Psycho mentioned in passing
Beethoven, ? Composer mentioned in passing
Bennigan, Harriet Old woman in Derry who uses a walking frame. Makes 82 look young.
Benson, Lisette TV News reader for News at Noon. Had a story on the altercation between the Friends of Life group and Pro-Choice group.
Berkowitz, David Murderer known as the Son of Sam
Berlin, Irving Songwriter mentioned in passing
Bevis Of Bevis and Butt-Head fame
Bowe, Riddick Boxer mentioned in passing
Bowers, Oscar (Butch) Berta Roberts told her son Ralph to make sure Butch did not put any bad potato's at the bottom of the basket
Boynton, Tony Name written in graffiti in the male portosan in Strawford Park.
Brolin, James Actor mentioned in passing
Brown, Charlie Cartoon Character
Buchanan, Pat A poster for Pat as president was in the window of a store in Derry
Buck, Frank Hero in old movies
Bundy, Ted Murderer mentioned in passing
Bunyan, Paul There is a plastic statue of him in Derry, outside the Civic Centre
Burdon, Eric In the Bold and the Beautiful movie on TV
Butt-Head Of Bevis and Butt-Head fame
Caesar, Augustus Mentioned in passing
Callan, Marie Told Lois Chasse about the demonstration at WomanCare where Ed Deemneau was arrested. Said the demonstration included rock throwing, and that's why there were arrests.
Captain Ahab Mentioned in passing
Casey, Ben On a TV show watched by Ralph Roberts
Castonguay, Simone Her niece was Barbara Richards who worked at WomanCare as the day receptionist. Friend of Lois Chasse. She was brides maid of honor at the wedding of Ralph Roberts and Lois Chasse on 2 January 1994
Centurions Crimson King's servants and helpers. This is also what the Friends of Life call their major enemies. All but 2 are female.
Chapin, Lafayette (Faye) Friend of Ralph Roberts who used to be a carpenter up until he retired about 1983. Often played chess with Bill McGovern. Died of a heart attack in July 1995
Chasse, Harold Son of Lois and Paul. He tried to get his mother to go into a retirement home in Bangor. Husband of Janet. A Lawyer who gave away his mother at her wedding to Ralph Roberts on 2 January 1994
Chasse, Janet Wife of Harold. A real bitch that wanted to get Lois Chasse into the retirement home in Bangor. Had freckles, but covered them. She stole the earrings from Lois, and made it look like Lois lost them due to her bad memory.
Chasse, Lois Friend of Ralph Roberts. 68 years old. She lived on Harris Ave, about half a block down from Ralph. She also suffered from Insomnia. Mother of Harold and wife of Paul. She also started to see the aura's, and was to help save the life of Patrick Danville at any cost. She married Ralph on 2 January 1994.
Chasse, Paul Husband of Lois. Died while at work on the railroad in about 1991. Had liver trouble.
Cherney, Pete Weather man on TV seen by Ralph Roberts at 11:30pm
Cheshire Cat From Alice in Wonderland
Christie, Agatha Mystery author mentioned in passing
Chung, Connie CBS reporter at the rally for Susan Day in Derry
Churchill, Winston Mentioned by Joe Wyzer. He was an Insomniac.
Clinton, Bill President followed by the Deepneau's
Clotho Bald doctor #1. Partner of the Bald Doctor 2, Lachesis. They end life with purpose. They altered Ralph Roberts and Lois Chasse to be able to see the Aura's and help to stop the actions of Atropos from altering the future
Cohen, ? Derry Mayor who is the second man to be on the Centurions list - the other is Ralph Roberts
Cook, Robin Author mentioned in passing
Cooper, Garry Actor mentioned by Bill McGovern
Coughlin, Father Derry Priest
Cox, Dale County Prosecutor mentioned in passing
Crane, Ichabod Mentioned in passing
Creed, Gage William Boy run down by a speeding tanker in Ludlow. His sneaker was in Atropos's lair.
Creeley, Robert Poet who wrote "for Love, Poems 1950-1960" read by Dorrance Marstellar
Crimson King, The Evil that jumps from body to body, and generation to generation according to Ed Deepneau. When Atropos cut Ed's cord, he came under the control of the Crimson King. He is part of the Dark Tower, in the levels above mortals. Ralph Roberts sees him when he was in the plane trying to stop Ed Deepneau
Cruise, Tom Actor mentioned in passing
Crystal, Billy Actor mentioned in passing
Cubbins, Bartholomew Character in a Dr Seuss book called The Five hundred Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins
Dahlmer, Jeffrey Murderer mentioned in passing
Dalton, Daniel Runs the shop Secondhand Rose, Secondhand Clothes in Derry, and the head of "Friends of Life". Anti-abortionist. Arrested for the attack on WomanCare (For those who remember, this shop is where "Silver" was found in It)
Danville, ? Off the wagon after 6 months sober. A mean drunk who Patrick's mother did not want to go home to.
Danville, Patrick Played ball with his mother in Strawford Park. Named after his grandfather. Fell out of his crib at 8 months, and has a scar on his nose. He was saved first by Lois Chasse and Ralph Roberts at High Ridge. Ralph and Lois have to save his life at any costs. He draws pictures of The Dark Tower and Roland the gunslinger. He is destined to die at 22 years old, in 2011, just after saving 2 people.
Danville, Sonia Mother of Patrick, who played ball with her son in Strawford Park. She did not want to take him home as her husband was a mean drunk. She and her son were saved by Ralph Roberts and Lois Chasse at the fire at High Ridge, and again at the WomanCare talk by Susan Day at the Civic Centre.
Darrow, Clarence Mentioned in passing
Davenport, Hamilton Proprietor of "Back Pages" store on the corner of Witcham and Main streets, Derry. He is a Pro-Choice follower, and was hit on the head by Dan Dalton at the WomanCare fight on 23rd of September 1993
Day, Susan Edwina Political activist and author of "My Mothers Shadow" and "Lilies of the Valley". Co-founder and ex-president of the "sisters in arms", a womans equal rights group. She visits Derry, and causes problems as Ed Deepneau tries to kill her. She was decapitated by flying glass at the rally on 8 October 1993.
Deepneau, ? Father of Ed Deepneau. He was foreman at a bottling plant in Plaster Rock, Pennsylvania.
Deepneau, Edward (Ed) Neighbour of Ralph Roberts. Husband of Helen. Research chemist at Hawking Industries. He is a wife beater, and has a quick temper. He had an accident with a pickup truck near the airport, and attacked the other driver. Lived 4 doors from Ralph Roberts on Harris Ave. He then tries to kill Susan Day and others at the rally at the Derry Civic Centre. Ralph Roberts makes him fail, but he dies succeed in killing 71 people
Deepneau, Helen 30 Year old wife of Edward, and mother of Natalie. Good friend of the Roberts family, helping out with Carolyn Roberts funeral arrangements. Severely beaten by her husband, and decides to leave him. Lived 4 doors from Ralph Roberts on Harris Ave. Has a Graduate degree in Library Science.
Deepneau, Natalie Daughter of Ed and Helen Deepneau. Born 1992. Ralph Roberts saves her life in the first week of Aug 1998, and he dies in the process.
DeMille, Cecil Movie director
Deschain, Roland Gunslinger drawn and described by Patrick Danville
Disney, Walt Mentioned in passing
Dobyns, Stephen Author of "Cemetery Nights", a book that Dorance Marstellar gave to Ralph Roberts
Douglas, Kirk In the Bold and the Beautiful movie on TV
Dovels Band liked by Ralph Roberts
Dubay, Steven Bishoff
One of the 3 unnamed boys that threw Adrian Mellon to his death in the Derry Canal in 1984
Dugan, Mr Head of Derry Trust's Loan Department who once rejected a loan application by Ralph Roberts
Dukakis, ? Ran for president in 1988
Durgin, Paul Druggist at Rexall in Derry. Ralph Roberts did not want Paul to see him buying sleeping pills.
Eastwood, Clint Actor mentioned in passing
Eberly, Georgina Wife of Stan. Lived in Harris Ave, next door to May Locher.
Eberly, Stan Went to school with Ralph Roberts, Husband of Georgina. Told Bill McGovern that the demonstrators at WomanCare had maced 2 doctors. Had grey hair
Eichmann, Adolf Fay Chapin called Harley Pederson Adolf Eichmann as an insult.
Einstein, Albert Charles Pickering looked like a cross between Don King and Albert Einstein when he attached Ralph Roberts in the Derry Library
Engstrom, Charles Childhood friend of Ralph Roberts that liked looking up woman's dresses.
Executioner, The Character in a Dr Seuss book called The Five hundred Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins
Felton, Frank One of the "Friends of Life" involved in the attack on High Ridge. He was killed in the process.
Fitzgerald, F Scott Author mentioned in passing by Ralph Roberts
Foltleroy, Little Lord Mentioned in passing
Fonda, Henry Actor mentioned in passing
Forbes, Anthony Hypnotist that Joe Wyzer suggested that Ralph Roberts go and see. Operates out of Hesser St, Derry.
Foster, R H Name on a card given to Ralph Roberts by Trigger Vachon. Supplied Wells & Dry-Walls
Frodo Character in a book by J R R Tolkien
Futzy Cat of Bertha Roberts
Gandalf Character in a book by J R R Tolkien
Garfunkel, Art Simon and Garfunkel's song "Scarborough Fair" was on the radio when Carolyn Roberts died at Derry Home Hospital
Garton, John Webber One of the 3 unnamed boys that threw Adrian Mellon to his death in the Derry Canal in 1984
Geraldo TV Show Host
Gibson, Mel Actor mentioned in passing
Ginsberg, Allen Poet mentioned by Dorrance Marstellar
Goldberg, Whoopi TV Show host seen by Ralph Roberts on late night TV
Great Ones, The People who's lives will affect people on more than one level of the tower.
Gretel Character from a children's story Hansel and Gretel
Hagen, Donna Derry Police Officer that took the anonymous call when Ralph Roberts rung to report 2 strange people outside May Locher's house on 4th October 1993.
Hall, James A Wrote a book "Patterns of Dreaming" that Ralph Roberts read in the Derry Library
Hall, Jon Hero in old movies
Halliday, June Counsellor and WomanCare director. Hated by Emma Wheaton.
Hamburgular Mentioned in passing
Hamilton, Dr Doctor at WomanCare
Hamlet Character in a play by Shakespeare
Hanlon, Mike Librarian at Derry Public Library in the summer of 1993. He helped Ralph Roberts find some books on Sleep disorders. Gave Helen Deepneau a job at the children's section of the library.
Hanscom, Benjamin Architect who designed the Derry Civic Centre. He grew up in Derry, but moved away.
Hansel Character from a children's story Hansel and Gretel
Harper, Dr. Roberta Works at WomanCare
Haycox, Ernest Mentioned in passing
Hayman, Howard Lawyer friend of John Leydecker that convinces the Great Eastern Insurance Company to pay out Ed Deepneau's insurance policy worth $70,000
Henderson, Richard Did chores around Lois Chasse's mothers place when Lois was 17. He was supposed to be liked by Lois, but she did not like him at all.
Herod Character in the bible
Hitler, Adolph Mentioned on a card by a pro-choice group
Holmes, Sherlock Mentioned in passing
Homer, Winslow Artist who's prints hang in the Derry Home Hospital
Hong, James Roy Acupuncturist that Joe Wyzer suggested that Ralph Roberts go and see. Operates out of Kansas St, Derry
Hooker, John Lee Singer/songwriter that was played by Ed Deepneau on the day he beat up his wife.
Hussein, Saddam Mentioned in passing
Huston, Mr Butcher in Derry
Jack Character from the children's book Jack and the beanstalk
Jack the Ripper English murderer mentioned in passing
Jackson, Michael Singer mentioned in passing
Jamal, Dr. Neurologist at Derry Hospital. He left there in April 1993 and established a practice in Westport in Southern Connecticut. He treated Carolyn Roberts after her seizure in July 1992.
Jefferson Airplane Band that was played by Ed Deepneau on the day he beat up his wife.
Jesus Mentioned in passing
Jetson, George Cartoon Character mentioned in passing
Job Character in the Bible
Johnson, ? Police Chief in Derry. He turned down a request for someone to watch out for Ralph Roberts after he was attacked by Charles Pickering.
Johnson, Lyndon President of the USA in the past
Jonah Swallowed by a whale
Joubert, Ray Murderer mentioned in passing
Kaltenborn, H V Singer mentioned in passing
Ken Part of the children's classic Barbie and Ken
Kennedy, Robert Assassinated in LA. On 5 June 1958
Kern, Jerome Songwriter mentioned in passing
Kevorkian, Dr He believes in mercy killing, and the right to die
Kildare, Dr On a TV show watched by Ralph Roberts
King Arthur Mentioned in passing
King Herod Mentioned by Ed Deepneau
King, Don Charles Pickering looked like a cross between Don King and Albert Einstein when he attached Ralph Roberts in the Derry Library
King, The Character in a Dr Seuss book called The Five hundred Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins
Kirkland, John WomanCare reporter on TV News at Noon. He reported live on the damage done during the fight between the protesters, and later about the preparations for the Susan Day speech in Derry
Lachesis Bald doctor #2 Partner of the Bald Doctor 1, Clotho. They end life with purpose. They altered Ralph Roberts and Lois Chasse to be able to see the Aura's and help to stop the actions of Atropos from altering the future
L'Amour, Louis Mentioned in passing
Land, Edwin Mentioned by John Leydecker
Lecter, Hannibal Mentioned in passing
Lennon, John Ed Deepneau wore "John Lennon Specs"
Leno, Jay TV Show host seen by Ralph Roberts on late night TV
Leonard, Elmore Author mentioned in passing
Lewis, Jerry Comedian mentioned in passing
Leydecker, ? Mother of John. Deeply catholic.
Leydecker, John (Jack) Detective Sergeant that arrested Ed Deepneau after he punched up his wife Helen. Partner of Chris Nell, and he told Ralph Roberts about an insomnia cure using Honeycomb. Major investigator at all of the WomanCare problems. Best man at Ralph Roberts and Lois Chasse's wedding on 2 January 1994
Litchfield, Carl Ralph and Carolyn Roberts doctor. About 35 years old. He mis-diagnosed her tumor as tension headaches. He rang up Harold Chasse when Lois Chasse came to see him, and gave out confidential details.
Locher, May Old woman suffering from Textile Lung. She worked for 20 years in the Die House at a mill in Corinna, and 20 years working the picker at a mill in Newport. She now uses 2 oxygen cylinders a week. Married name of May Perrault, and went to school with Bill McGovern. Lives half a block down the block from Ralph Roberts on Harris Street. Di+C4206ed 4 Oct 1993 after being visited by Bald Doctors.
Lopez, Ruy Faye Chapin thinks he is the reincarnation of Ruy Lopez
Lugosi, Ralph Actor in a vampire movie
Lupino, Ida Movie director from the 1950's
Lyford, George Accountant (CPA) that had a store on Harris Ave in Derry. Next to Maritime Jewelry
Marstellar, Dorrance Oldest of the "Harris Avenue Old Crocks" at about 90 years old. Read "Buckdancers Choice", and saw the accident between Ed Deepneau and John Tandy near the airport in July 1992
Martin, Dean Comedian mentioned in passing
Marx, Groucho Funny man mentioned in passing
Matthews, Tom Derry News photographer who got a picture of Esther Perrine to go with her story of Ralph Roberts death.
McCheese, Mayor Mentioned in passing
McClanahan, Bob Sports reporter on TV for News at Noon
McClure, Shawna Offered Ralph Roberts an insomnia cure by concentrating on the word "cool".
McDonald, Ronald Mentioned in passing
McGee, Fibber Radio program host
McGovern, William D (Bill, Professor) Gay friend of Ralph Roberts. Shared the house with Ralph and Carolyn Roberts - he lived downstairs and they lived upstairs. Died of a heart attack while visiting friends at Derry Home Hospital on 5 October 1993. He suggested an insomnia cure using Whiskey and Honey
McKay, Sandra One of the "Friends of Life", but later kicked out of the group. 300 Pounds, acne and wears thick glasses.
Mellon, Adrian Gay boy thrown into the Derry canal by 3 people in 1984, after the Canal Day Festival. Died.
Miller, Glenn Songwriter mentioned in passing
Monroe, Marilyn Actress mentioned in passing
Moon, Vicky Owner of tanning salon
Morrison, ? New paperboy
Mulhare, Doc Retired Vet in Derry. Often played chess with Ralph Roberts.
Murphy, Audie Actor mentioned in passing
Murray, Arthur Arthur Murray learn to dance instructions were mentioned in passing
Napoleon Mentioned by Joe Wyzer
Nell, Aloysius Retired Cop from Derry. Grandfather of Chris Nell
Nell, Chris Police Officer and partner of John Leydecker, and Grandson of Aloysius. He arrested Ed Deepneau after he beat up his wife Helen. Was shot in the neck and killed in the attack on High Ridge
Newton, Wayne Sung "Dunke Shoen", which was on after Simon and Garfunkel's song "Scarborough Fair" on the radio when Carolyn Roberts died at Derry Home Hospital
Norris, Chuck Actor mentioned in passing
Noyes, Alfred Poet liked by Carolyn Roberts. Write "The Highwayman"
Onan Character in the bible
Pallas A bust of Pallas was in a dream of Ralph Roberts
Pan, Peter Character from the children's story Peter Pan
Pedersen, ? Wife of Harley Pedersen. She died during Childbirth in 1946
Pedersen, Harley Old guy in Derry who had a fight with Faye Chapin over abortion. His wife died during birth of their second daughter. Very anti-abortion.
Perot, Ross Presidental candidate that lost to Clinton
Perrault, Larry Younger brother of May Perrault. Lives in Cardville.
Perrault, May Maiden name of May Locher.
Perrine, Esther Old lady in the same street as Ralph Roberts. 82 years old. Offered to mend Ralph Roberts torn shirt. Ralph sucked some of her energy up as a test. Quoted in the Derry News about Ralph's death
Petrowsky, Maggie Part of WomanCare, and partly in charge since Gretchen Tillsbury died.
Pickard, Dr. Derry doctor who replaced Dr Litchfield
Pickering, Charles H Member of "Daily Bread" Right to life group. He attempted to burn down WomanCare at Christmas 1992 and was committed to Juniper Hill for 6 months. "Stabbed" Ralph Roberts in the library on 3rd of October 1993. Put in a coma by Ralph Roberts when he attacked High Ridge on 8 October 1993.
Plum, Mr Nickname for the man who was talking to Bill McGovern in Derry Home Hospital when Bill Died. Had a Plum colored aura.
Polaroid, Richard Mentioned by John Leydecker
Polhurst, Bob Hired Bill McGovern as a teacher. Dying of Pneumonia. He wrote "Later That Summer"n an excellent Civil War history book, but it was never published. Started showing signs of Alzheimers in 1988. Head of History Department at Derry High from 1948 to 1981
Polhurst, Denise Niece of Bob Polhurst that will send him to hospital, and wanted him to die quickly.
Pope, The Mentioned in passing
Powers, Governor Greta Augusta Governor mentioned as possibly using cocaine as a grad student.
Rapaport, Mrs Offered Ralph Roberts an insomnia cure using lemon and hot water.
Rather, Dan Works with Connie Chung on TV
Red King, The In Dark Tower, The. Possibly the same as the Crimson King
Redbone, Leon Name that Ralph Roberts mentions as his own during one of his jokes when he missed an entire night's sleep.
Rembrandt, ? Painter mentioned in passing
Rex Dog of Ralph Roberts who liked to ride with his head out the car window
Richards, Barbara 35 year old niece of Simone Castunguay. Worked as a day receptionist in WomanCare. She was interviewed over the attack by Friends of Life.
Rivers, Anne Reporter on TV that interviewed Ed Deepneau and Daniel Dalton for News at Noon
Robbins, Tom Author of "Even Cowgirls get the Blues", which was read by Ed Deepneau
Roberts, Bertha Mother of Ralph. Died of lung cancer on 7 June 1958. The Crimson King came to Ralph in the plane looking like his mother.
Roberts, Carolyn Wife of Ralph Roberts. Died of a brain tumour at 64 years old that was initially diagnosed as tension headaches. Died in March 1993. Married name of Carolyn Satterwaite
Roberts, John Older brother of Ralph. Died of a heart attack in 1987
Roberts, Lois Married name of Lois Chasse. Second wife of Ralph Roberts
Roberts, Ralph Insomniac husband of Carolyn. He was addicted to cough syrup when he was 43. He starts loosing sleep each night soon after his wife dies. Retired from printshop where he was bookkeeper and general supervisor. He starts seeing Aura's, and works with Lois Chasse to stop Patrick Danville from being killed at the Susan Day speech. Died saving the life of Natalie Deepneau in August 1998
Rogers, Ginger Dancer mentioned in passing
Rogers, Will Mentioned in passing
Rolling Stones Mentioned by Ed Deepneau
Rosalie The black and tan beagle pup given to Ralph Roberts from Lois Roberts for Christmas 1994.
Rosalie Stray Dog with a bad leg that is often seen in the early hours of the morning by Ralph Roberts. Killed by Atropos, and Joe Wyzer hits her in his car.
Rosenberg, Michael CBS Cameraman with Connie Chung at the Derry Civic Centre.
Rude Dog TV character mentioned in passing
Sales, Soupy Faye Chapin plays chess like Soupy Sales
Salterwaite, Carolyn Maiden name of Carolyn Roberts
Sanders, George Actor that is good at playing psychopath's
Satterwaite, ? Sister of Carolyn Satterwaite
Sauron Character in a book by J R R Tolkien
Sawyer, Tom Mentioned in passing
Schwarzenegger, Arnold Action movie actor
Scrooge, Ebenezer Mentioned in passing
Segal, Steven Action movie hero.
Seuss, Dr Children's story author that wrote The Five hundred Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins
Shaara, Michael Wrote "Killer Angels", a book on the civil war
Shakespeare, William Playwrite mentioned in passing
Shirer, ? Wrote "Rise and fall of the Third Reicht", a book read by Ralph Roberts while waiting for his wife Carolyn to die in Derry Home Hospital
Shoemaker, ? Husband of Candy Shoemaker. Looked after Helen Deepneau's house while she went to High Ridge.
Shoemaker, Candy Friend of Helen Deepneau. Looked after Natalie while Helen was in hospital. Lived on Kansas St, and her husband looked after Helen's house while she was at High Ridge
Short Timers Name used for mortals by the Bald Doctors. We inhabit the lower 2 floors of the Dark Tower.
Simon, Paul Simon and Garfunkel's song "Scarborough Fair" was on the radio when Carolyn Roberts died at Derry Home Hospital
Sir Lancelot Mentioned in passing
Slick, Grace Singer/songwriter that was played by Ed Deepneau on the day he beat up his wife.
Smith, Margaret Chase Charles Pickering thought she was a Russian spy in the 1960's
Snoopy Cartoon character
Son of Sam Murderer who's real name is David Berkowitz
Spague, Duffy Barber in Derry. Sometimes people play chess in the back of his shop if it gets too cold or hot.
Sparkmeyer, Lennie Ex Boyfriend of Barbara Richards in College
Stalin, ? Mentioned on a card by a pro-choice group
Stallone, Sylvester Action movie actor
Steadman, ? Judge that set bail for Charlie Pickering at $80,000, which was posted by Ed Deepneau.
Sullivan, John L Boxer mentioned in passing
Sullivan, Pete Paperboy that delivered the paper to Ralph Roberts. Rode a Raleigh bike. Hired to put the storm windows on May Locher's place. He was the one that hit and killed Ralph Roberts in August 1998
Tandy, George Derry Counsellor who partitioned the council to change the zoning to force WomanCare to move out of town.
Tandy, John Had a car accident with Ed Deepneau. Big man that drove a blue Ford pickup. Had an OUI in winter of 1991 and on a provisional license. He was slapped by Ed, and ordered to open the containers carrying fertiliser he had in the back of his pickup.
Therriault, Bobby Told Ralph Roberts about catfish barbs causing paralysis as a child.
Tillbury, ? Husband of Gretchen Tillbury. He attacked her and cut her leg severely with a kitchen knife in 1978
Tillbury, Gretchen An attractive 6 foot tall blond WomanCare counsellor that spoke to Helen Deepneau about her options while in hospital. Abused by her husband, she was cut severely on her left leg by a kitchen knife, and a neighbour saved her from bleeding to death. Was shot and killed in the attack on High Ridge
Tolkien, J R R Author of fantasy books
Travolta, John Actor mentioned in passing
Turner, Lana In the Bold and the Beautiful movie on TV
Tyson, Mike Boxer mentioned in passing
Unwin, Christopher Phillip One of the 3 unnamed boys that threw Adrian Mellon to his death in the Derry Canal in 1984
Utterback, Steve Derry Police Detective in charge of the investigation into May Locher's death.
Vachon, Marcel Older Brother of Trigger Vachon. Lived in Old Cape and had a scarf the same as Ed Deepneau. He told Trigger what the symbol stood for. Fought in the Pacific in the last year of the war.
Vachon, Trigger Worked for Derry Dry Cleaners, but had his employment terminated. Started working for Hospital Parking Garage in April 1993. He gave Ralph Roberts a lift home after the accident between Ed Deepneau and John Tandy. Lived in Old Cape. Suggested that Ralph try Camomile Tea as a cure for Insomnia.
Van Damme, Jean-Claude Action movie actor
Vandermeer, ? Wife of Jimmy. She used to play poker with Lois Chasse until she died of a heart attack.
Vandermeer, Jimmy Old bloke with ling cancer in Derry. Sold Greeting Cards and Candy. Used to travel around with Ralph Roberts before Ralph got a desk job. Died while Ralph Roberts and Lois Chasse watched.
Veazie, Don Friend of Ralph Roberts that sometimes played chess out on the extension.
Warper, Dr Roberta Chief Administrator of WomanCare. She was there during the attack by the Friends of Life. Introduced Susan Day at the Civic Centre.
Washington, George USA president
Wayne, John Actor mentioned in passing
Weatherbee, ? Mother of Billy Weatherbee. He died screaming for her.
Weatherbee, Billy Wore a Boston Bruins Cap, and fell down a cellar hone. Died screaming for his mother. His cap was in Atropos's lair.
Wendy Character from a childrens story - Peter Pan
Wheaton, Emma Derry Counsellor who partitioned the council to change the zoning to force WomanCare to move out of town.
Whitman, Walt Poet read by Dorrance Marstellar
Who, The Band that was played by Ed Deepneau on the day he beat up his wife.
Wilbert, ? Wife of David Wilbert. Worked as a secretary at Derry Real Estate office.
Wilbert, David Derry cop who thought his wife was having an affair with her boss at the Real Estate office
Willkie, ? A political button with his name was worn by Bertha Roberts when Ralph saw her in the Plane
Winfrey, Oprah TV Show Host
Winston Smith Cat in "Back Pages" shop. Owned by Hamilton Davinport. Grey Tomcat.
Wren, Thomas Kidney patient in room 310 of Derry Home Hospital.
Wyzer, ? Wife of Joe Wyzer. Divorced in 1983
Wyzer, Joe Works at the Rite Aid Pharmacy in Derry. An insomniac since the age of 13, he helps Ralph Roberts get in to see Dr Hong. Dating Dr Hong's secretary Audra. Did 2 papers on the link between sleep disorders and dreams in college. His car hit and killed Rosalie.
Yorick Character in a play by Shakespeare
Zell, Fred Husband of Lisa. Played cards with the Eberly's.
Zell, Lisa Wife of Fred. Played Cards with the Eberly's

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