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"The Ghosts of Slayers Past" is a prose short story of the Tales of the Slayer book series. Written by Scott Allie, it was originally published on December 17, 2002 by Simon Pulse.
Summary[]
The current Watcher of the current Slayer (who is from the run down east end of London) has absolutely no sympathy for his charge, so he is visited by two Slayers from the past who show him what he is doing wrong. It isn't until one Slayer from the future makes an appearance that the Watcher learns the error of his ways.
Continuity[]
- The events of this story take place in the year of 1843, with astral projections into the Primordium Age, Ancient history, and circa 1813.
- Carissa guides Muzzlewit to a scene with Elizabeth Weston, the Slayer who first appeared in "Presumption."
Appearances[]
Individuals[]
- Carissa Avenhaus
- Mr. Hogarth
- Mrs. Hogarth
- Catherine Hogarth
- Charlton Muzzlewit
- Hayward Muzzlewit
- Samantha (Only mentioned)
- Marie Siegner
- Sineya
- Buffy Summers
- Elizabeth Weston
- Unidentified Egypt queen
- Unidentified Nubian Slayer
Organizations and titles[]
- Slayer
- Watcher
- Watchers Council (Only mentioned)
Species[]
Locations[]
- Africa
- Egypt
- Sahara
- China (Only mentioned)
- England
- London
- France (Only mentioned)
- Germany (Only mentioned)
- Netherlands (Only mentioned)
Objects[]
Death count[]
- Unidentified vampire, staked by Catherine.
Behind the scenes[]
Production[]
- This story is a parody of Charles Dickens' novella A Christmas Carol, published in the same year this story takes place.
Collections[]
Pop culture references[]
- Muzzlewith compares the Nubian palace with the church of St George's, Bloomsbury, Egyptian relics in the British Museum, and the findings of archaeological excavator Heinrich Schliemann.
- Muzzlewith compares the Egyptian queen with the queen Victoria (1819–1901).