mysterious neighbor
definitions
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A person living nearby whose character, background, or daily activities are unknown, secretive, or puzzling.en: A person living nearby whose character, background, or daily activities are unknown, secretive, or puzzling.
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A literary character used in a story to create suspense, intrigue, or a sense of the unknown.en: A literary character used in a story to create suspense, intrigue, or a sense of the unknown.
examples
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Everyone in the village wondered about the mysterious neighbor who moved in last night.
Everyone in the village wondered about the mysterious neighbor who moved in last night.
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The author uses the mysterious neighbor to build tension in the second chapter.
The author uses the mysterious neighbor to build tension in the second chapter.