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Computers Quote by Blake Crouch

“The man behind the divan stood up, the machine pistol quivering in his grasp. There was a flash, Abigail thinking he’d pulled the trigger, the walls of the sitting area lighting up, the snow glinting. It went dark again. Muffled thunder rolled through the basin, shook the chandelier, the weakened…” quote by Blake Crouch
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““The man behind the divan stood up, the machine pistol quivering in his grasp. There was a flash, Abigail thinking he’d pulled the trigger, the walls of the sitting area lighting up, the snow glinting. It went dark again. Muffled thunder rolled through the basin, shook the chandelier, the weakened floor trembling beneath her feet.””

Blake Crouch

About This Quote

Source Novel: Dark Matter by Blake Crouch, 2016

A tense moment of sudden violence and fear, highlighting how quickly a calm setting can become chaotic and dangerous.

In simple terms: Sudden danger erupts in a quiet place.

Key Takeaway

Stay alert to hidden threats.

Themes

danger suspense chaos survival fear

Mood

anxious tense urgent

Type

narrative dramatic thriller

When to use this quote

  • home invasion
  • self‑defense
  • emergency response
  • nighttime security

Key Concepts

psychology sudden violence environmental tension

Questions to Reflect On

  • How would you react if violence erupted unexpectedly?
  • What safeguards can reduce sudden danger?
A Different Perspective

The scene may be dramatized, not reflecting everyday risk.

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