Story Structure — 5 Plot Phases
The Tragic Discovery
Andre is found dead, setting in motion the investigation that will reveal his scientific experiments and transformation.
Key Events
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Andre's Death — Andre found dead with head and arm crushed Characters: Andre Delambre, Helene Delambre, Insp. Charas
Location: Basement Laboratory
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Happy Family Life — Family life before Andre's experiments Characters: Andre Delambre, Helene Delambre, Philippe Delambre
Location: Delambre Home
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Transporter Invention — Andre develops matter transporter device Characters: Andre Delambre, Helene Delambre
Location: Basement Laboratory
Scientific Pursuit
Andre develops his transporter device, testing it on animals before attempting human transport.
Key Events
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Transporter Invention — Andre develops matter transporter device Characters: Andre Delambre, Helene Delambre
Location: Basement Laboratory
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Animal Testing — Tests on animals with mixed results Characters: Andre Delambre, Helene Delambre, Philippe Delambre
Location: Basement Laboratory
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Human Experiment — Andre attempts to transport himself Characters: Andre Delambre
Location: Basement Laboratory
The Fateful Experiment
Andre's experiment goes wrong when a fly is trapped with him in the transporter, causing their atoms to merge.
Key Events
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Human Experiment — Andre attempts to transport himself Characters: Andre Delambre
Location: Basement Laboratory
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Transformation Discovery — Andre reveals his transformation to Helene Characters: Andre Delambre, Helene Delambre
Location: Basement Laboratory
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Fly Hunt — Family searches for the transformed fly Characters: Andre Delambre, Helene Delambre, Philippe Delambre, Emma
Location: Delambre Home
Desperate Measures
As Andre's human mind fades, he and Helene try to capture the fly but ultimately decide on a tragic solution.
Key Events
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Fly Hunt — Family searches for the transformed fly Characters: Andre Delambre, Helene Delambre, Philippe Delambre, Emma
Location: Delambre Home
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Fly Escape — The fly escapes through a crack Characters: Andre Delambre, Helene Delambre
Location: Basement Laboratory
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Andre's Decision — Andre decides to end his life Characters: Andre Delambre, Helene Delambre
Location: Factory
The Final Revelation
The truth about Andre's transformation is revealed, leading to his death and the family's attempt to move on.
Key Events
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Andre's Decision — Andre decides to end his life Characters: Andre Delambre, Helene Delambre
Location: Factory
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Confession — Helene confesses to Andre's death Characters: Helene Delambre, Francois Delambre, Insp. Charas
Location: Delambre Home
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Fly Discovery — Philippe shows the fly to the men Characters: Philippe Delambre, Francois Delambre, Insp. Charas
Location: Garden
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Fly's End — The fly is crushed by Charas Characters: Francois Delambre, Insp. Charas, Philippe Delambre
Location: Garden
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Life Resumes — Family continues life after Andre's death Characters: Helene Delambre, Philippe Delambre, Francois Delambre
Location: Garden
Industrialist François Delambre is called late at night by his sister-in-law, Helene, who tells him that she has just killed her husband. Reluctant at first, she eventually explains to the police that he invented a matter transportation apparatus and, while experimenting on himself, a fly entered the chamber.
