The Shadowy Figure

The Shadowy Figure is the main antagonist of the tenth Goosebumps book, The Ghost Next Door.

History
Not much is know about his past. Throughout the book, the Shadowy Figure tries to trick Hannah Fairchild into believing that Danny is a ghost.

When Danny is in danger in a burning house, Hannah enters to rescue him. However, it turns out that the Shadowy Figure has taken Danny's appearance to deceive her. The Shadowy Figure warns Hannah that Danny must die in the fire to take his place in the "Shadow World".

After saving the real Danny, Hannah leaves the Shadowy Figure in the burning house, apparently letting him die.

Physical appearance
The Shadowy Figure is a supernatural entity with a black appearance, similar to a shadow.

Personality
The Shadowy Figure is characterized by having a cruel and ruthless personality. No remorse for wanting to let Danny die in the fire. He hast the power to teleport from one place to another, but weakens after being exposed to fire.

Books

 * Goosebumps
 * The Ghost Next Door
 * Classic Goosebumps
 * The Ghost Next Door

Television and film

 * Television series:
 * Season 4 - The Ghost Next Door (Part 1 and Part 2)

Actors

 * Alex Fallis
 * Diego Matamoros (voice)

Trivia

 * The Shadowy Figuret's voice actor, Diego Matamoros, played Morgred in A Night in Terror Tower.