Mark Z. DanielewskiSometimes it's just silent... No sound at all.' Does that scare you?' Chad nods. 'Why?' asks his father.' It's like something's waiting.
About This Quote
A person who feels disconnected from everything around them is in danger of feeling alone. A person who feels alone is in danger of being scared. This quote is about a little boy who was scared that he might be in danger, but his father reassured him that they would be ok.
Source: House Of Leaves
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