Michael ChrobakAs he walked, he felt the darkness behind him, following him. He swore he heard it whisper, “Run!
About This Quote
Though this quote is not actually said by the narrator, it refers to the fact that he is walking through a dark forest. He hears something behind him, like the whisper of the bushes or the leaves rustling. He can feel their presence and can even hear their whispers, but he cannot see them. It foreshadows the fact that he will be frightened by something he cannot see.
Source: Foundations Of Faith
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