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“My mum always said there’s a lot of presence in a doorway,” he added, staring into one of the eyes. A chill of air trickled down her spine, she could feel the eyes upon her, drawing her in, asking questions and tormenting her very being. “Really? How so?” asked Maggie, with interest. Brick turned…” quote by Paul Baxter
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““My mum always said there’s a lot of presence in a doorway,” he added, staring into one of the eyes. A chill of air trickled down her spine, she could feel the eyes upon her, drawing her in, asking questions and tormenting her very being. “Really? How so?” asked Maggie, with interest. Brick turned his head and presented a puzzled expression. “Well, cause that’s where people come in””

Paul Baxter

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

A doorway holds a mysterious presence; eyes watch, questioning, and the unknown draws one in.

In simple terms: A doorway feels alive with unseen presence.

Key Takeaway

Be aware of subtle, unseen influences.

Themes

mystery presence doorway perception questioning

Mood

eerie curious

Type

fiction psychological

When to use this quote

  • creative writing
  • storytelling
  • psychological analysis

Key Concepts

psychology of perception horror fiction

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the doorway symbolize?
  • How do unseen presences affect decision making?
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