Character Relationship Map: Haunted Office

Characters

• Richard Lee (played by Jordan Chan Siu-Chun) — protagonist

  Pat's partner in the first novella. His arc explores the clash between logical denial and supernatural reality, serving as a grounded counterweight to Pat's fear while highlighting the emotional strai...

• Ken (played by Stephen Fung) — supporting

  The lead of the second, comedy-horror novella. A martial artist and security guard whose overconfident fighting style provides comic relief before he is forced to adapt to genuine, non-conventional su...

• Shan (played by Shu Qi) — supporting

  Ken's colleague and romantic interest in the second novella. She acts as the voice of caution and practicality, navigating the comedic horror alongside Ken while maintaining emotional stability amid t...

• Mary Ho (played by Helena Law Lan) — minor

  A seasoned office supervisor in the third novella. Initially dismissive of supernatural rumors, she is forced to confront the haunting's reality, symbolizing workplace tradition disrupted by the paran...

Canonical Relationships

Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.

• Ken → Shan (Professional Protective Colleague) — Ken becomes aware of the mistreatment Shan faces at work; the reference does not describe a further outcome.

  Ken learns that Shan is being overworked and harassed by a powerful colleague.

• Richard Lee → Mary Ho (Romantic Unreturned Affection) — After her death, Mary confronts Richard about failing to value her and urges him to treat a good woman well if he meets one.

  Mary Ho tells Richard Lee that she cared for him but was never properly valued.

Story Analysis

Office hauntings expose both supernatural danger and the cruelty and neglect within the workplace.

Plot Progression

1. Warnings in the Workplace — Pat encounters rumors of recurring Lunar July deaths and reports of a woman haunting the building. Workplace gossip, bullying, and difficult shifts also shape the employees' daily lives.
2. The Dead Return — Richard learns that five colleagues died in a car crash after a farewell party he left early. Their spirits remain at the office to complete unfinished work, while Richard initially doubts the news.
3. Proof and Confrontation — An email and another death make Richard question his denial, so he consults a spiritual master. He sees the spirits, who confront him over how he treated them as their boss.
4. Warnings After Departure — The spirits leave after urging Richard to take responsibility for the business, but a ghost later threatens him and his family. The spiritual master's explanation does not end Richard's fear.