Death Quote by N.K. Jemisin
““Do you try to pick up all the mortal girls you almost kill?" “Just the ones who don’t scream and run,” he said. And then he startled me further by touching my face, just under one eye. I tensed just a little, as I always did when someone noticed my eyes. Bracing myself for the if only. But there was no revulsion in his gaze and nothing but fascination in his touch. “And the ones with pretty eyes,” he added.””
About This Quote
Source Short story: “The City Born Great” by N.K. Jemisin, 2016
A dangerous, intimate encounter blends fear and fascination, highlighting complex attraction.
In simple terms: A risky encounter mixes fear with fascination.
Key Takeaway
Recognize how fear can coexist with curiosity.
Themes
intimacy
danger
curiosity
power dynamics
Mood
intense
ambiguous
Type
fictional
psychological
When to use this quote
- first encounter
- intense dialogue
- personal vulnerability
Key Concepts
psychology of attraction
boundary crossing
Questions to Reflect On
- How does fear affect desire?
- When is fascination healthy?
A Different Perspective
Consent and safety are essential; the scene romanticizes risk.
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