Quote by Chuck Palahniuk

Prepare to evacuate soul in ten, in nine, eight.Chloe's splashing through the ankle-deep back-up of renal fluid from her failed kidneys.Death will commence in five.Five, four.Around her, a parasitic life spray paints her heart.Four, three.Three, two.Chloe climbs hand-over-hand up the curled lining of her own throat.Death to commence in three, two.Moonlight shines in through the open mout...h.Prepare for the last breath, now.Evacuate.Now.Soul clear of body.Death commences.Now.

Prepare to evacuate soul in ten, in nine, eight.Chloe's spla

Summary

This quote depicts a dire situation where Chloe is facing imminent death due to kidney failure. The countdown emphasizes the urgency and desperation of the situation, as she realizes that death is near. The image of ankle-deep renal fluid and a parasitic life attacking her heart amplifies the intensity of the moment. Chloe's determination is portrayed as she climbs up her own throat, potentially in an attempt to escape her failing body. The quote ends with the final breath and the soul leaving the body, signifying the commencement of death.

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Life Death And Dying

By Chuck Palahniuk

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