Why do you think it's scary?

People do fear something, should it be dangerous animals, the ghost, blood, darkness, loneliness, or disasters.

In fact, we've learned to be fearful of such things. A bullfighter once said that fear was his best friend. That makes sense, though, since you have to be very careful when you're trying to conquer the bull in a bullfight.

That's to say, being fearful or afraid of something is human. You're not alone in feeling that - just admit it. Try to face the fear and protect you from being hurt or killed.

People may fear different things, though. For example, some people may not think snakes are so frightening or terrifying and they even keep a python as a pet.

So, here comes my queston: Why do you think something is scary?

People fear something because they think something bad or unpleasent might happen. They may be so frightened to be hurt or killed. Yes, it's the death that they fear.

No wonder anything that's related to death can be so scary. That's why so many people think a graveyard, coffin, casket or hearse is so creepy. They fear the 'ghost', and keep away from a 'haunted house'. For them, living near a graveyard or a tomb is definitely a no-no.

I can't imagine people can be how bold, daring, or audacious. We do encrouge our kids to be brave or fearless, not to be so timid, but it's truly not a good idea to be too bold.

Written by Expector - for both the writing challenge and Halloween.

Happy Halloween!

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Comments

Expector Smith November 1, 2015 22:44

Hi Afro,

We do fear something - that's just human. Also true, we need to face it - don't let the fear be in the way. Thanks!
bet November 1, 2015 9:23

I am afraid of many things, snake, elevator, air journey, even riding rides is not my cup of tea! Sometimes I wonder why I am so scared though sometimes I try to be little bit bold.
Expector Smith October 31, 2015 7:45

@setareh

Nice comment! Yes, you many still remember you fisrt went to a place alone - it might have been a little scary. Many times later you didn't feel nevous again when you were on the way alone. Thanks!

@Mishaikh

Yes, I got it! When you spend the night alone in a house, you may be afraid of both a real critter and something spiritual. Thanks again.

@Ghazal

Thanks for the comments!
Mishaikh October 31, 2015 4:11

Human mind is very typical, it is afraid of 'KNOWN' AND 'UNKNOWN' both.
setareh October 31, 2015 4:10

Dear Expector, as dear Saba mentioned coming across with something for the first time can be scary but if it happens so often then it would lose its frightening aspect. Also when we don't have control over a situation it makes us terrified. So brave people are those who accept their fears.
Expector Smith October 31, 2015 0:37

@saba

Thanks for comment. Yes, you can say that again. For example, I don't fear blood sinc I used to be a surgeon.

@Adaline

Great! Yes, some people don't mind living near a graveyard or tomb. I wonder how bold or crazy if someone spends a night at a graveyard or cemetery! I can't!

Happy Halloween!
saba October 30, 2015 15:41

When we face something more than usual, it's not scary for us,

For example, a pathologist whose job is autopsy, he/she doesn't fear from a corpse......or a blind person doesn't fear from darkness, because he/she can walk in darkness easily whereas others can't.

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