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Screamed Quote by Stephen King

“Something in the fog!" he screamed, and Billy shrank against me-whether because of the man's bloody nose or what he was saying, I don't know. "Something in the fog took John Lee! Something-" He staggered back against a display of lawn food stacked by the window and sat down there."Something in the…” quote by Stephen King
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““Something in the fog!" he screamed, and Billy shrank against me-whether because of the man's bloody nose or what he was saying, I don't know. "Something in the fog took John Lee! Something-" He staggered back against a display of lawn food stacked by the window and sat down there."Something in the fog took John Lee and I heard him screaming!””

Stephen King

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Dark Tower III: The Waste Lands, 1991

A mysterious fog causes panic and chaos, highlighting fear of the unknown.

In simple terms: Fog creates fear.

Key Takeaway

Stay calm when faced with uncertainty.

Themes

fear unknown chaos

Mood

tense foreboding

Type

narrative descriptive

When to use this quote

  • horror writing
  • film adaptation
  • role‑playing games

Key Concepts

psychological tension surreal imagery

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the fog represent to you?
  • How do you confront unseen threats?
A Different Perspective

The fog may symbolize internal dread, not just external.

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