INHERENT DANGER

Published: Sept. 21, 2021, 7 a.m.

We make assumptions about the things that scare us: a stranger, the darkness, even abandoned hallways. We presume that they are inherently dangerous. But the truth is, they're just the unknown. You may be surprised at the protection you'll get from a stranger, or the peace you'll find in the dark. As with many things, the answer isn\u2019t always clear cut - instincts can be wrong. That inherent danger you\u2019ve been taught to fear, may have been trying to save you all along\u2026.\xa0\n\nFirst, life imitates a horror movie\nFollowed by murderous vigilante justice\xa0\nThen, terror lurks inside a forbidden corridor\nFinally in our featured story, a gamer finds solace within a living nightmare\n\nMatch with a licensed therapist when you go to talkspace.com and get $100 off your first month with the promo code SOMETHINGSCARY.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices