INHERENT DANGER

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’t always clear cut - instincts can be wrong. That inherent danger you’ve been taught to fear, may have been trying to save you all along….  First, life imitates a horror movie Followed by murderous vigilante justice  Then, terror lurks inside a forbidden corridor Finally in our featured story, a gamer finds solace within a living nightmare Match with a licensed therapist when you go to talkspace.com and get $100 off your first month with the promo code SOMETHINGSCARY. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices