Darkness Quote by George R.R. Martin
““There’s something wrong here,” Gared muttered. The young knight gave him a disdainful smile. “Is there?” “Can’t you feel it?” Gared asked. “Listen to the darkness.””
About This Quote
Creates a tense, ominous dialogue where a character senses an unseen menace, using darkness as a metaphor for impending danger.
In simple terms: Sensing unseen danger
Key Takeaway
Darkness as warning
Themes
fantasy
suspense
dialogue
mystery
Mood
foreboding
mysterious
Type
dialogue
scene description
When to use this quote
- novel scene
- role‑playing game narrative
- scriptwriting
Key Concepts
atmospheric tension
foreshadowing
Practical Applications
- storytelling prompt
- scene description
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the darkness symbolize here?
- How does dialogue build suspense?
