a quiet dark

fear. he studies that one word he tries to... rationalize it "fear," he calls out. "a mountain," she says. "scared," he adds. "the dark," she counters. "love." he looks at his list of emotions. she looks at him.

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Conquering a Fear

Pete's problem was that he's terrified of pools. pete's fear of pools happened when they were both 13 years old.

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What Once Was Eden: Chapter 5 Part 3 of 4

He might be afraid of expressing his feelings to her, but he wasn't afraid of her personally. "i don't know what there is to be afraid of," she said sadly. alonzo let out a slight laugh.

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Part 14 - Swimming Class Starts

I was tired of being scared of water, i wanted to know what it's like to swim like everyone else that's not scared of water at all. i wanted that too, enjoy myself in water, and not fear it.

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Boo!

There's nothing else to do but scare, no other past-time would i dare. i see you riding on your bike - when you pass by is when i'll strike. so did that leave you terrified - you surely must be petrified.

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Ander - Chapter 6, Subchapter 62

"are you afraid, mat?" she asked, and mateo simply could not lie to her. "i am," he admitted. "do not worry. you will feel fear before the battle begins. and, if your gods will it, you will feel fear after the battle is over."

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The Protector and the Peacemaker: Chapter Twenty Eight

The master slayer still terrified him, but he was no longer afraid for himself. sarah couldn't hold the fear feeder off on her own for long. he had to help her. "get back, drall!"

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'Til We Have Faces

"you are not afraid of me," ural pointed out. alabaster was quiet at that. oh, he was afraid of him. he was just able to hide it. but, yes, the fear was there, and it was pulsing, and it was real.

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Emotional state

Reserved, secluded alone afraid to express broken, beaten ashamed is it fear of loss that leads to seclusion?

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Vaccination Day - Story

She never expected the big strong adult bear would be scared of a little needle. it made her feel very brave that she was less scared than the big bear, even though she herself was only a little bear.

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Sepia-Hued Dangers

I'm afraid to sleep," he whispered, "cause i'm afraid i won't wake up." his breath shook. "i believe in god, in christ, in ... heaven. i believe in it, and ... but i'm still afraid. why?" he wondered, looking up, eyes hurting. "why am i still afraid?

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