Killing Quote by Sherrilyn Kenyon
““I would ask what it is you think you're doing, but... you are a teenager. I should have known better than to leave you in the car unattended. Next time, I'll seal you in there...probably with bricks. Maybe even mortar." Nick ignored his dry tone. "Just so long as you make sure nothing can get inside to kill me, I'm good with that." Ash frowned. "What are you talking about?" "The kid dead on the ground. Fourteen, Ash. Fourteen. I'm fourteen." "Yeah..." "Ash, I'm fourteen" "Got it. You're fourteen. I'm so proud you can count that high. It's a testament to the modern American educational system. But I should probably point out that you're no the only one. I'm told you go to a school with a whole class of -get this- kids who are fourteen." Nick rolled his eyes at the sarcasm. No wonder his mom wanted to hurt him for it. He finally understood. "Yeah, but they're not dead. Someone's killing fourteen-year-old boys, which I happen to be one. The cops said so. This is the second one in a day who's been murdered." "Yeah well given the lippiness of the average teenager, I can understand the urge" "You're not funny." "And you need to calm down. The only person you need to fear killing you when I'm around is me.””
About This Quote
A dark, sarcastic exchange reveals teenage vulnerability and the threat of a serial killer targeting fourteen‑year‑olds, underscoring fear, mortality, and societal neglect.
In simple terms: Teenage fear and lethal threat
Teenagers can be both victims and perpetrators of violence.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- a teen confronting a murderer
- a teen being threatened in a car
- a teen reflecting on death
- a teen dealing with sarcasm
- a teen confronting a teen
Key Concepts
Practical Applications
- psychological thriller writing
- character development for teen horror
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the teen's sarcasm reveal about coping mechanisms?
- How does the dialogue expose societal attitudes toward teen safety?