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Name/Define the fear and you get chance to avoid it I think using own self for measuring level of horror is not always the best if expecting/hoping for same effect for other readers. Or is it a go...
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#3: Attribution notice added
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System
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2019-12-08T05:40:53Z (over 4 years ago)
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#2: Initial revision
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Sonic
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2019-12-08T05:40:53Z (over 4 years ago)
**Name/Define the fear and you get chance to avoid it** I think using own self for measuring level of horror is not always the best if expecting/hoping for same effect for other readers. Or is it a goal actually for Thomas? So to be able to keep horror/fear/fright out, it should be defined: What is it, and what effect is harming Thomas' nerves. Every single thing that can be described will have features. Associating features to that fear make several step out from the state of unknown. Features can be addressed, avoided or even stand up against. Depending on the story, the nature of features and Thomas, tools like reality-check, story goal priorization, temporary or permanent elimination of fear source can be effective. Let me know if we should work on this with further Q&A.
#1: Imported from external source
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System
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2016-10-17T06:55:12Z (over 7 years ago)
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