Raising Dead Quote by Kelley Armstrong
““Nonsense, Chloe. I certainly hope you aren't afraid of cemeteries" "Um, no" Tori said. "It's the bodies buried in them that worry her. Uh, you know, dead bodies? Potential zombies?" "Don't be silly. You can't accidentally raise the dead." "Chloe can." "I've heard Chloe is quite powerful, but I'm sure she doesn't need to worry about raising the dead yet." "She already has. I was there" "I-it's true." I said. "I raised subjects of Dr. Lyle's experiment, buried in the basement.. Then I raised dead bats in a warehouse, and a homeless guy in a place we tried to spend the night." "Bats?" Tori said, nose wrinkling. "You were asleep. I didn't want to wake you up" "And for that I thank you." ~~Margaret, Chloe and Tori””
About This Quote
A character reveals her ability to resurrect the dead, confronting fear of mortality and the uncanny power of necromancy.
In simple terms: Necromancy and fear of death
Key Takeaway
Power can be both terrifying and awe‑inspiring
Themes
supernatural
fear
power dynamics
friendship
mortality
Mood
uneasy
curious
dark
Type
dialogue
narrative excerpt
When to use this quote
- discussing cemetery fears
- confessing a secret ability
- reacting to supernatural claims
Key Concepts
necromancy
psychological tension
trust
Practical Applications
- building tension in a horror narrative
- exploring character backstory
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the ability to raise the dead say about the character’s relationship with life?
- How does fear of the dead shape human behavior?
A Different Perspective
The claim of raising the dead may be metaphorical rather than literal, undermining the literal horror premise.
