The Fears are grotesque and nightmarish creatures, born from the fears, phobias, and insecurities of individuals. Each Fear is a unique, relentless reflection of its human counterpart's innermost fears and insecurities. These bloodthirsty creatures emerged during the aftermath of the event known as the Beginning, a world-altering event that transformed humanity's darkest emotions into tangible horrors.

 

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Appearance:

The Fears defy any singular description, as their forms are as unique as the people they are the reflections of; it's not uncommon for a person's Fear to shift and change alongside its human counterpart. They appear to be the embodiment of terror itself, some with twisted, nightmarish features, jagged limbs, and unnaturally sharp appendages while others take on the identical forms of past abusers and characters from stories and movies, making them all the more unsettling and unpredictable.

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Apparent purpose:

So far the Fears are known to have a singular purpose for their existence; the relentless pursuit and termination of their human counterparts. These creatures possess an unyielding drive, a singular focus to seek out and eliminate their other halves. Driven by the intensity of human emotions, the Fears leave no stone unturned, stalking their victims through the shadows, ready to strike when vulnerability presents itself.

 

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Inherent Limitations:

 Despite being bloodthirsty beasts that stop at nothing to hunt down their victims outside, Fears are mysteriously barred from entering human-made structures such as houses and sheds. Locked doors, closed windows, and other blocked entrances act as impenetrable barriers regardless of the shape and strength of the Fear. However, if any given structure has an opening large enough for a Fear to enter, it will do so without hesitation to complete its hunt. While the reason behind this restriction remains a mystery it offers a sliver of hope for humanity, allowing them a chance to regroup and find safety within their homes. Furthermore, since the Beginning, these strange creatures have been able to appear only at night. It is unknown where Fears go during the day, as not a single one has ever been spotted during the day.

 

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Nightfall:

Survival in the face of the Fears demands constant vigilance. Every sunset heralds the impending arrival of these relentless predators, prompting a city-wide lockdown. Some of the largest buildings which host both apartments and facilities are equipped with automatic timers which initiate lockdowns. Despite the monsters lurking outside, several of the largest buildings offer nighttime fun in the form of bars, restaurants, gyms, and even indoor pools. These simple luxuries go a long way to help ease people's anxieties, though they are a temporary fix to the seemingly impending doom of humanity.