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“The dead do walk and haunt and crawl into your bed at night. Ghosts sneak into your head when you're not looking. Stars line up and volcanoes birth out bits of glass that foretell the future. Poison berries make girls stronger, but sometimes kill them. If you howl at the moon and swear on your…” quote by Laurie Halse Anderson
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“The dead do walk and haunt and crawl into your bed at night. Ghosts sneak into your head when you're not looking. Stars line up and volcanoes birth out bits of glass that foretell the future. Poison berries make girls stronger, but sometimes kill them. If you howl at the moon and swear on your blood, anything you desire will be yours. Be careful what you wish for. There's always a catch.”

Laurie Halse Anderson

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A vivid, chaotic blend of supernatural threats and cautionary magic, warning that desires often carry hidden costs.

In simple terms: Supernatural dangers mix with risky wishes.

Key Takeaway

Beware what you wish for.

Themes

danger magic consequences supernatural temptation

Mood

eerie foreboding

Type

cautionary fantasy

When to use this quote

  • nighttime fear
  • rituals
  • dangerous bargains
  • survival decisions

Key Concepts

mythology folklore psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What would you risk for a wish?
  • How do you recognize a hidden cost?
A Different Perspective

The allure of power can blind you to its price.

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