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Book cover of Welcome to Dead House
Welcome to Dead HouseRobert Lawrence StineGoosebumps, book 1

Characters in Welcome to Dead House

6 characters, main characters first.

Main characters

  • Amanda Benson

    The older sister, who senses that something is wrong with Dark Falls and the family's new house.

  • Josh Benson

    Amanda's younger brother, who is impatient about the move to Dark Falls.

Supporting characters

  • Ray Thurston

    A local resident of Dark Falls who seems friendly but is strange.

  • Compton Dawes

    The real estate agent who handles the Bensons' move.

  • Jack Benson

    The children's father, who inherits the house in Dark Falls.

Minor characters

  • Petey (Goosebumps)

    The Benson family's pet dog, who comes along with them to the new house in Dark Falls.