Siege-and-storm Quote by Leigh Bardugo
““Why won’t you leave me alone?” I whispered one night as he hovered behind me while I tried to work at my desk. Long minutes passed. I didn’t think he would answer. I even had time to hope he might have gone, until I felt his hand on my shoulder. “Then I’d be alone, too," he said, and he stayed the whole night through, till the lamps burned down to nothing.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, Leigh Bardugo, 2020
A tense, supernatural encounter where a haunting presence offers companionship in exchange for solitude.
In simple terms: A ghostly figure offers to stay, preventing loneliness.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the cost of companionship that limits freedom.
Themes
loneliness
supernatural
psychology
Mood
intimate
mysterious
Type
dramatic
psychological
When to use this quote
- nighttime work
- personal safety
- emotional support
Key Concepts
attachment theory
boundaries
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the boundaries of acceptable intimacy?
- How does fear influence our acceptance of help?
A Different Perspective
Companionship may come with hidden constraints.
