Haunted House Quotes

“Silence had its own sound; the steady, inaudible hum of consciousness, which made you realize how alone you really were in the universe.”
― Jack Kilborn, Haunted House

“Looks like you invited the wrong goddamn dominatrix to your little party, bitch!”
― Jack Kilborn, Haunted House

“He's moody," Moni explained, "so I offered him smack and a threeway.”
― Jack Kilborn, Haunted House

“Life wasn’t something you endured. It was something you appreciated.”
― Jack Kilborn, Haunted House

“You are so pretty,” he said. “Is it working?” “Your breasts look like two big, beautiful scoops of ice cream in a bra.” Sara grinned. “Yeah. I think it’s working.” She”
― Jack Kilborn, Haunted House

“Bullets can’t kill ghosts.”
― Jack Kilborn, Haunted House

“the gun kick— Got him! I got him! I— But the giggling man didn’t even flinch. It was as if the bullet passed right through him. Like he’s a ghost.”
― Jack Kilborn, Haunted House

“feet, wearing a black rubber gas mask that obscured his face. His chest was bare, covered in dried blood. All he wore was stained white underwear, and combat boots, their laces untied.”
― Jack Kilborn, Haunted House

“stumbled backward, his bladder constricting, and then fell as his foot stepped into a hole in the floor. He landed on his ass, strained to get his foot free, and the pain came hard and fast. Sharp points. Stabbing through his pants,”
― Jack Kilborn, Haunted House

“The Q course for Special Forces, the hardest training in the world. Desert Storm in Iraq. Then over a decade on the street, working his way up from beat cop to homicide detective.”
― Jack Kilborn, Haunted House

“inner cheek, heart hammering, realizing he’d wasted two valuable bullets on a dime store scare. Only one bullet left. Then he was out of ammo. Roy checked his watch. Not even 4am yet. Hours to go before dawn. Might as well be days. Breathe. Remember to breathe. He took in air through his nostrils, tried to let it out slowly. His hands were shaking, and sweat was stinging his eyes despite the cool temperature. Roy holstered his sidearm, and drew his KA-BAR knife from his belt sheath, clutching it to his chest. Okay, stay calm. Find a place”
― Jack Kilborn, Haunted House

“predicted, the lid opened. As predicted, a monster sat up in the coffin. It wasn’t a vampire or mummy. It was some bizarre, bloody mannequin with a gas mask on. There were many gashes on its bare chest, glistening with stage blood. “Hee hee,” went the prop. Tom kept his Sig on it, then slowly walked past. It was creepier than the zombie in the breakfront, and the body bag on a conveyor track, but Tom was”
― Jack Kilborn, Haunted House

“Mal backed away so quickly he slipped and fell. He tried to get up, but his feet couldn’t get any traction on the bloody floor. At the same time, he couldn’t look away from the Giggler, as Forenzi had called him during dinner. A masked demon who would mutilate himself… Which was when”
― Jack Kilborn, Haunted House

“grunted. “They’re set in concrete.” “Okay.” Tom wasn’t sure on what to do next. He knew the right thing to do was go and look for Dr. Madison and Aabir. But he didn’t want to leave everyone alone. Bullshit. Be honest. It isn’t about them. It’s about you. You’re afraid to go back out there. “Everyone look around. Find something you can use as a weapon.” “A weapon?” Pang giggled. “Why? Your gun didn’t do much good with Ol’ Jasper.” “Did you”
― Jack Kilborn, Haunted House

“.38 in our suitcase,”
― Jack Kilborn, Haunted House

“hand on Mal’s neck. “Buck up, little soldier. Would a little three-way action with me and your wife make you feel better?” Mal choked out a laugh. “You know, it probably would.” “Is she into chicks?” He lost his mirth again. “No.” “Too bad. Well, maybe some figging will take your mind off things.” “What’s figging?” Mal asked. “It’s when you take a—” “Mal?” His wife, Deb,”
― Jack Kilborn, Haunted House

“Metusamine is the neurotransmitter I isolated that is responsible for the fear response. Correct, Dr. Belgium. And I’m synthesizing the transporter protein—” “Which will terminate effects of of of metusamine!” Belgium”
― Jack Kilborn, Haunted House

“Allow me a self-indulgent moment to explain my research, and why each of you are so important.” Forenzi pushed back his chair and stood up, spreading his hands. “Ladies and gentlemen, we’re all here today as self-aware,”
― Jack Kilborn, Haunted House

“A wonderful set-up, Doctor,” Wellington said after patting his lips with a linen napkin. “So now, when we see one of your actors limping through the hallways with a satchel of scalpels, we’re supposed to be terrified. The”
― Jack Kilborn, Haunted House

“There was a booming knock on the front doors, and everyone turned to watch as one of the guards opened them up, revealing three people, two women and a man. “Ah, the rest of our party has arrived.” Dr. Forenzi smiled so broadly Tom could see his molars. “And so it”
― Jack Kilborn, Haunted House

“doctor turned to Sara. “Greetings, Ms. Randhurst.” He clasped her hand in both of his. “I’ve read about your extraordinary bravery. It is an honor to meet you in person. And Dr. Belgium…” Another handshake with Frank. “I’m so eager to talk to you. Apologies for the… crude… way you”
― Jack Kilborn, Haunted House

“Cops ask questions. Soldiers follow orders.”
― Jack Kilborn, Haunted House

“shot Deb? What kind of insane tests were going to be conducted on them that required firearms? “Aren’t you hungry?” He shook”
― Jack Kilborn, Haunted House

“screams”
― Jack Kilborn, Haunted House

“the only way for bad shit to triumph was for good people to do nothing.”
― Jack Kilborn, Haunted House

“You, Jebediah Butler, are are are a jerktapus. That’s a jerk multiplied by eight.”
― Jack Kilborn, Haunted House

“I believe in the indomitable strength of the human will,” he said. “I believe good can conquer evil. And, even though it has been a long time for me, I believe in love.”
― Jack Kilborn, Haunted House

“But Forenzi knew that this greed was bolstered by another, even more base and powerful emotion. Fear. Mankind reeked of fear. This fear led to distrust, and ultimately to hate. Being able to conquer fear meant a fresh start for the world.”
― Jack Kilborn, Haunted House

“jerktapus. That’s a jerk multiplied by eight.”
― Jack Kilborn, Haunted House