From ‘Salem’s Lot by Stephen King:
“It’s watchin’ us” Ralphie whispered.
“Listen, I’m not gonna-”
“No, Danny. Really. Can’t you feel it?”
Danny stopped. And in the way of children, he did feel something and knew they were no longer alone. A great hush had fallen over the woods; but it was a malefic hush. Shadows, urged by the wind, twisted languorously around them.
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