Lying in the bed that had once held two, Lisey thought alone never felt more lonely than when you woke up and discovered you still had the house to yourself. That you and the mice in the walls were the only ones still breathing.
In Stephen King's "Lisey's Story," the main character, Lisey, reflects on the profound loneliness that comes with waking up alone in a once-shared bed. This moment highlights the emptiness she feels, underscoring how solitude becomes more palpable in the quiet of her home, with only the sound of mice for company. The image evokes a deep sense of loss and isolation as she grapples with the absence of her partner.
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