Darkness

Some people are afraid of the dark. They find it creepy, believing that anything could hide in the shadows. They shiver at each loud noise that rings through the blackness, and jump at every slight breeze. They turn on all of the lights and close the blinds so the outside darkness doesn't creep in. Other people aren't afraid of the dark. They don't mind being sent to the basement to retrieve something in the dark. They can walk during the night without being on edge. In fact, they might even enjoy night walks, looking up at the stars. The last group of people is composed of those who are both or indifferent. This is the category I usually fall into. I say usually because after watching a horror movie, I am definitely scared of the dark. I recently watched a scary movie, and I was surprised to find my throat going dry as I had to walk a short distance in the night. I was tense and if someone had startled me, I'm sure I would have screamed. I fumbled with my car keys and suddenly, turning on the lights in my van seemed like the most important mission of my life. I practically threw myself into the car and immediately snapped the lights on. But usually, I don't mind the dark too much.