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Graveyard setting
The setting is in a Graveyard. It takes place in modern day. It has an edgy feel to it. It is dark and filled with spirits and ghosts.

Nobody is the the main character. His nick name is Nob. At first, Nob was very confused of the world. But then he became more comfortable overtime. Nob is protective of Scarlet, since they’ve basically known each other their entire lives. He’s very curious and always is wondering something. He always wants what’s best. Not just for himself, but also everyone around him.

Nobody Owens has lived in a graveyard all his life. He is raised and educated by ghosts, but he cannot leave the graveyard he calls home. However, when Nobody begins to investigate how he ended up in his graveyard, he discovers a secret society from which he may never be safe. He re-meets a girl named Scarlet and they go through a lot together. But in the end everything ties together and works out alright.

The theme of the book is changes with come, for the best or the worst. In the beginning, Nob never pictured him out of the graveyard. But look at him now!

The handkerchief was used by Jack when he cleaned his knife.
Jack used a knife to murder Nob’s parents.
The ghost is the ghost who raised Nob.
Scarlet is Nob’s friend.
Nob is the main character.
Trees surround the graveyard.
The graveyard was located on a hill.
The tombstone of the ghost guardian.
Everyone in the Old Town get a flower, saying the little man.
Mr.Owens used to play with this girl ever y day at the duck pond.

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