Amicus Arcane is a fictional character who serves as the librarian and storyteller of the Haunted Mansion, a popular attraction at various Disney theme parks. The character was created to deepen the lore of the Haunted Mansion and expand its storyline across different media. He is portrayed as a mysterious figure with a wealth of ghostly tales, and he is featured prominently in the "Tales from the Haunted Mansion" book series, which is a collection of middle-grade novels written by John Esposito and illustrated by Kelley Jones. The books offer a spine-tingling blend of gothic horror and dark humor, as Amicus Arcane shares eerie stories about the supernatural residents of the Haunted Mansion.