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We’ve done this topic before, but I’m once again not looking at my old answers. I think it’s more fun to mix things up and maybe give some responses I didn’t share previously. (Or maybe they’ll all be the same? Someday I may go back and check, but today won’t be that day.)
There are plenty of serious things in real life that scare me, of course, but I’m trying to focus on lighthearted Halloween-themed answers today so that everyone will feel comfortable responding.
Please don’t take this post as a sign that I’m ignoring the troubles of the world because I’m not. I’m just trying to avoid topics that will spark unwanted debates on hot topics in my comment section. Ha!
The Woods
There’s no one around to help and no street signs to guide you if you get lost. You’re on your own.
Awakening Angry Spirits
No, movie characters, you do NOT need to steal that trinket from the graveyard or ignore the locals’ warnings about staying out of the woods. You will have a much better time in life if you mind your own business and assume that strangers who tell you something is dangerous are doing so for a very good reason.
Time Travel
Visiting the past doesn’t seem that fun to me. I’d rather stay here where we have antibiotics, the Internet, and air conditioning.
Sexy Monsters
I don’t care if they’re vampires, zombies, werewolves, Sasquatch, ghosts, or something similar. The fact that they’re trying to lure humans closer to them is more than enough reason for me to run away.
It’s sort of like anglerfish who emit light from their antennas in order to attract prey. If they’re irresistibly alluring but clearly not human, this could be a sign that you’re about to be turned into dinner!
(But no offence intended to those of you who like these sorts of stories, of course. I just get danger vibes from this type of character).
Curses
You can eventually outrun or outsmart most other foes, but you – or a book character – can’t possibly fool a curse. It will follow you no matter where you go.
This was a great list, Lydia! I agree with all of them. Especially time travel. The more you think about it the scarier it gets!
Thank you, and for sure!
Only reason I’d fear the woods is the snakes, but mine are pretty tame!
Glad to hear it! I like snakes as long as they aren’t venomous.
“No, movie characters, you do NOT need to steal that trinket from the graveyard or ignore the locals’ warnings about staying out of the woods. ”
I love scary movies, but I do yell at the characters about “Leave NOW! Right NOW!”
Too funny! I do that, too, sometimes.