Quote by Stephen King

I discovered news of old horrors in old books; read intelligence of old atrocities in old periodicals; always in the back of my mind, every day a bit louder, I heard the seashell drone of some growing, coalescing force; I seemed to smell the bitter ozone aroma of lightings-to-come.

I discovered news of old horrors in old books; read intellig

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This quote reflects the narrator's encounter with disturbing information from the past through their readings. They come across accounts of horrifying events documented in books and periodicals, uncovering the atrocities committed in history. As they delve deeper into this knowledge, they sense an unsettling feeling, symbolized by the seashell drone, warning them of a gathering and expanding force. The mention of the ozone aroma of future lightning suggests an impending storm or imminent chaos that is gradually amplifying, captivating their thoughts and senses.

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