The characters / Recurring character
Gwendy Peterson
Gwendy Peterson is recorded in 3 distinct storys.
The Castle Rock girl and later politician retains her hometown, childhood friends, stair-running history and the mysterious box across the Gwendy narratives.
Stories and supporting passages
Gwendy's Button Box
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Every day this summer—yes, even on Sundays—twelve-year-old Gwendy Peterson has taken the stairs, which are held by strong (if time-rusted) iron bolts and zig-zag up the cliffside.
Twelve-year-old Gwendy climbs the Suicide Stairs as part of her daily routine.
Gwendy's Final Task
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14 When Gwendy Peterson was a young girl, she and her best friend Olive Kepnes played a game called “Mermaids” at the Castle Rock Community Pool.
The narrative depicts young Gwendy playing at the Castle Rock pool in a childhood recollection.
Gwendy's Magic Feather
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1 ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1999, Gwendy Peterson wakes up before the sun, dresses in layers for the cold, and heads out for a run.
Gwendy dresses and leaves for a run in December1999.