There could be a special performer, like a trapeze artist who has a tragic past. She might be haunted by something that happened in her previous life outside the carnival, and her story is intertwined with the overall mystery of the Dark Carnival. Her skills on the trapeze are not just for entertainment but also a way for her to escape, at least momentarily, from her inner demons.
One of the main themes is death. Many stories in it deal with death in different forms, like sudden death or the fear of death. For example, in some stories, characters are haunted by the idea of their impending death.
I don't know the story, so I can't say for sure. It could be a young couple in love, or a lonely person looking for something at the carnival.
Well, in Dark Carnival Stories, there are often tales of mystery and the macabre. Some stories might involve strange characters lurking in the shadows of the carnival, like a fortune - teller with a real gift for seeing the future but at a great cost.
There's Vignette Stonemoss, a faerie. And there's Rycroft Philostrate, a human inspector.
Since we don't know the details of the 'fat man carnival story', it's hard to say for sure. But most likely the fat man himself is a main character. There could also be carnival workers, like the ticket seller, the ride operators or the food vendors who might be important characters in the story.
I'm not entirely sure as it depends on the specific version of the graphic novel, but often there's a protagonist who is an outsider drawn into the carnival.
Not having read 'the carnival children's story', it's hard to be certain. But it's likely that the main characters are kids. They could be a group of friends who go to the carnival together. There might also be an adult figure like a parent or a guardian who is part of the story, either as a supporting character or as someone who helps the children in their carnival - related adventures.
An adventurer might be a main character. They are used to facing challenges and the dark room is just another mystery for them to solve. They might bring their tools and knowledge to deal with whatever is in the room.
Obviously, the Dark Magician is one of the main characters. It's the central figure in these duel stories.
Another great one is 'The Veldt'. It's a cautionary tale about over - reliance on technology in parenting. The children in the story become too attached to a virtual reality room that reflects their darker desires.