Uma Cama Terrivelmente Estranha (Portuguese Edition)

Greed makes the protagonist stay in that shady gambling den way too long after winning. He ignores every red flag because his pockets are full of gold.

“The heavy top of the bed was overhead no longer.”

The canopy of the bed starts moving toward him while he lies there paralyzed. It shows how the things meant to keep us safe can become traps.

Faulkner thinks he is celebrating his luck with a nice room. He doesn't realize his wealth makes him a target for a slow, silent death.

“It was descending, whole and entire.”

Watching the bed descend is terrifying because it happens so slowly. Sometimes the most dangerous threats don't rush at you.