Fear Quotes in Fuse

How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)

Quote #1

Errant gunshots aren't unusual. But that doesn't stop her chest from tightening around her heart. (1.21)

Even the most hardened people have fear; Pressia might be used to violence and gunshots, but that doesn't completely desensitize her from feeling any fear.

Quote #2

She wouldn't admit to seeing bright red bursting before her eyes any more than to her fear of falling in love with him. (1.30)

Love is terrifying business. Pressia thinks that falling for Bradwell is something that exposes her weakness.

Quote #3

[…] he locks eyes with El Capitan, who doesn't move but doesn't stiffen either. He doesn't want to seem fearful. (3.16)

El Capitan is a canny guy. He knows that exposed fear is a weakness, but hidden fear can be a source of strength.

Quote #4

But Dusts know the mothers. They fear them. (6.26)

Yeah, even Dusts can feel fear. It's not just a human instinct—and even the most vicious creatures we encounter can be afraid. Plus, who wouldn't fear the mothers?

Quote #5

The OSR uniform has been associated with fear for a long time, and there isn't much he can do about it, so he uses the fear. Fear can be an asset. (7.7)

Using fear to your advantage isn't always a bad thing. If people are frightened by you, then you have the upper hand. Sure, to be feared doesn't always mean you're respected, but having fear as an asset beats brute strength any day of the week.

Quote #6

Helmud leans forward, glancing at his brother's expression, maybe trying to gauge his fear. (10.63)

We can gauge fear on each others' faces. Even when you try your hardest not to look terrified, it's not easy to hide it. You need an excellent poker face in times of fear.

Quote #7

Pressia knows that it's fear that keeps her love in check. (29.14)

If Pressia falls deeply in love with Bradwell, then he becomes her world: losing him would be utterly devastating. Love is pretty much the scariest thing in the world.

Quote #8

She doesn't despise her old self as much as she fears her. (30.35)

Lyda doesn't want to revert back to her old self. It's not that she doesn't like what she used to be, but she's terrified of becoming that brainwashed academy girl again. Because if she reverts back, she loses what she's gained from being outside of the Dome.

Quote #9

El Capitan would love to be able to override his own instincts and emotions, mainly fear. Fear claws in his chest like a trapped animal. (46.4)

Even the bravest, most hardened character in this book can be afraid. In fact, it seems like El Capitan is the most frightened person. But hey, he uses fear to his advantage; because of that clawing in his chest, he's able to maintain a fighting attitude.

Quote #10

The power dynamic has shifted. Beckley's a little afraid of him now. (75.99)

Oh how the tables have turned. The people who appear terrifying at first aren't always scary. In fact, Partridge turns his fear around on its head with his guard Beckley.