Quote by Stephen King

They walked through the rainy dark like gaunt ghosts, and Garraty didn't like to look at them. They were the walking dead.

They walked through the rainy dark like gaunt ghosts, and Ga

Summary

This quote describes a group of individuals walking in the rain, portraying an eerie and somber atmosphere through the comparison to "gaunt ghosts" and "the walking dead." The use of imagery suggests that these individuals may be physically or emotionally drained, expressing their appearance as unsettling and unsettling for the narrator, Garraty. This quote evokes a sense of unease and curiosity about the circumstances surrounding these people and the impact it has on those who witness them.

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Walking Dystopian Fiction Horror

By Stephen King

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