Rattling Quotes

“It is not real," he whispered. "This place is only a thought that has grabbed hold of you. It cannot harm you. You are not of this place, and it has no power over you. You do not need it, nor do you owe it your allegiance." I nodded, listening only to his words and not to the rattling of the windows, which had begun as soon as we stepped inside.”
― Rita Murphy, Bird

“You don't seriously suggest that thet're talking when they make that rattling noise.”
― John Wyndham, The Day of the Triffids