Fear is a distressing negative sensation induced by a perceived threat.

According to Wikipedia, “According to surveys, some of the most common fears are of ghosts (Phasmophobia), the existence of evil powers, cockroaches (Katsaridaphobia), spiders (Arachnophobia), snakes (Ophidiophobia), heights (Acrophobia), water (Aquaphobia), enclosed spaces (Claustrophobia), bridges (Gephyrophobia), needles (Aichmophobia), failure (Atychiphobia), examinations and public speaking (Glossophobia).” Maybe you have a fear; maybe you don’t but remember, like FDR once said, “The only thing you have to fear is fear itself.” And the famous quote from Yoda, “Fear is the path to the dark side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering.”

Some people have the fear of the number 13 this is called triskaidekaphobia. When asking some students at Horicon High what their biggest fear was they said,

“I have the fear of conflict.” – Morgan Brandenburg.

“My biggest fear is my best friend dying, and drowning.” – Anna Schmidt.

“My fear is dolls! Especially when they’re human-like or they close their eyes. It’s creepy.” – Alexia Foley.

“I have a fear of centipedes.” – Courtney Foust.

“Solar flares hitting the earth!” Logan Buss.

“My biggest fear is… being alone, I don’t like being home alone at all... it creeps me out.” - Jessica Beyersdorf.

“My fear is a lot of snakes in one place.” – Jon Tschudy.

“I have a fear of heights,” Evan Zimmerman.

“My biggest fear is life without people who are important for me.” – Mike Filipenco.