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CHAPTER 1

It’s normal to get scared when you see something dangerous—it’s your brain telling you to watch out!

A phobia is an extreme fear totally out of proportion to the danger— so much so, it can interfere with the sufferer’s daily life. Some people even refuse to leave their houses! Common phobias include fear of heights, open spaces, confined spaces and certain animals. ANIMAL PHOBIA

You should see my brother!

A face you don't want to meet in the dark—the black wolf-fish

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