The Collector

The Collector is a character created by J.P. Leck as a part of his Endless Elsewhere multimedia meta-narrative. His first appearance was as a provider of contextual information and compiler of stories in "The Final Ingredient." He has gone on to appear in six different installments of the Endless Elsewhere saga. In the radio play "The Invoked," he is voiced by J.P. Leck in an uncredited performance.

Character Biography
Little is known about the man known colloquially as 'The Collector.' He is not an author, but more, as his name suggests, a collector of stories that range from the fantastical to the phantasmagorical. He enjoys research and has connections within academia. He is also notable as being a fan of novel millinery.

Appearances
The Collector has appeared in the following Endless Elsewhere stories:

"The Final Ingredient"
Having received this written witness statement from a Circle City police officer, the Collector provides necessary context by interviewing the policeman who initially investigated the occurrence (though he wished to remain anonymous) and reviewed some photographed pages with a professor who indicated that they were a longevity potion of sorts.

"The Music Box"
Upon receiving a diary from a friend who came across it in an antique desk, the Collector recounts the brief history of Oliver Dynes before recounting his fateful interaction with Dr. Frederick Hardesty and his Music Box.

"The Demoniac"
The Collector preempts the tale in order to provide a defense for his publishing it as it lacks the traditional format, historicity, and necessary context of his previous publications. However, he includes it for its compelling narrative and ties to remembered events (namely the events of "The Acolytes"). He later recounts testimony concerning an earlier exorcism performed by Arvin Reyes.

"The Gãrgolas"
The Collector recounts his receiving a voice recorder from Danny Weliever which documents his and his siblings' encounter with Violet and the Gãrgolas in New Mexico. The Collector is shocked when Danny attempted to discredit and downplay the recordings thereon as they may threaten the likelihood of an upcoming True Welievers television show.

"The Thin Place"
Before recounting a story received second-hand from a woman with Alzheimer's, the Collector expresses his shock at having found another story featuring Dr. Frederick Hardesty. Later, he speculates as to the connection between Rex Benton and Ray Kadera.

"The Invoked"
In the post-credits scene, Violet meets The Collector (who remains unnamed) outside of the post office. After a brief conversation, she entrusts her book to him, which he vows to deliver to its intended recipients, Brian and Kaitlin Pollydore.