Jumper Quote by Steven Gould
““Matar slowly approached the coffee and picked it up carefully, like it might bite him. He removed the lid and sniffed. "It's not poisoned," I said. "What are you? You conjure things from nowhere." "Perhaps I'm an afrit, a genie. Perhaps I'm an angel." Cox watched this exchange with interest. "Perhaps you are Shaitan," said Matar. I raised my eyebrows and Cox obligingly said, "Satan." I smiled a smile that didn't touch my eyes. The blood drained from Matar's face. "Perhaps," I said. "Welcome to hell.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Helix, 1999
A character confronts a mysterious, possibly supernatural entity, reflecting fear and curiosity about the unknown.
In simple terms: Facing an unknown, possibly supernatural being.
Question the nature of the encounter.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- nighttime encounters
- psychological horror
- spiritual questioning
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Is the entity a literal demon or a metaphor?
- How does fear shape perception?
Interpretations may vary; literal vs metaphorical reading.