Dark blue Quote by Carolyn Crane
““A voice: “My goodness, Nurse Jones.” I look up, startled. Simon’s in the doorway, leaning against the frame, smiling. No doubt I’m quite the sight in my bloody, sexy nurse’s outfit, sitting on a bed next to a tied-up, taped-up target. “Oh, please.” I collect my purse, my phone and my stun gun and walk around the bed. Simon’s smile reaches deep into his dark blue eyes. He has a long face and delicate features for a man. I grab the sleeve of his black jacket and pull him into the outer room. “What the fuck are you wearing? You look insane,” he says. “This? This is the creepy outfit the Alchemist put me in after he kidnapped me.” Simon stops smiling. “Are you okay?” “Yeah.””
About This Quote
Source Short story: “The Alchemist’s Capture”, 2015
The narrator confronts a bizarre, dangerous situation with humor and self‑preservation.
In simple terms: She uses wit to survive a frightening scenario.
Key Takeaway
Stay alert and keep humor in danger.
Themes
survival
humor
danger
Mood
tense
darkly humorous
Type
narrative
dramatic
When to use this quote
- abduction
- role‑play
- personal safety
- unexpected encounters
Key Concepts
psychological thriller
self‑defense
Questions to Reflect On
- What would you do in a similar crisis?
- How can humor help or hinder safety?
A Different Perspective
Humor may not always defuse real threats.
