About fear · 10:43pm Apr 4th, 2023
"Teach me about fear, Chrysalis."
"Ah, so you're willing to learn about something? Very good. I can give you two explanations: short one, and correct one. Your choice."
"Alright... Start with the short one."
"Fear is how the ruler controls the subject."
"I see. What about correct one?"
"If you leave this room, you will die."
The asker is paralyzed with fear. Chrysalis cackled with glee.
"Do you understand now? Isn't it beautiful? Fear is ambiguity. Fear is two equines in a room, one is unsure of the others intentions. It is concern in your soul. It is lack of virtue."
Her horn began to shine with green.
"I can kill you in an instant, believe me... It is not a promise, just a fact. I have put your life on hold by suggesting it. It's all you can think about now. I ended your autonomy in eight simple words. I took your air and destroyed it. Fear is control. Fear is beautiful. And above it all, fear is power."
The Queen of the Dark will return in few days with new chapters.
That...is actually quite good. A compelling hook, like the old pulps, but thoughtful and eloquent, like Lieber or Zelazny.
"Let me tell you something about fear. Your heart is pounding so hard - I can feel it through your hands! There's never been more blood and oxygen going through your brain, it's like rocket fuel. Right now, you can run faster and fight stronger. You can jump higher than you ever have in your life. And you're so alert, it's like you can stop time. What's wrong with fear? Being scared is like a superpower! Your superpower!"
– 12 Doctor
"Fear is how others control you."
"What is the most efficient way to bring others under your control? The answer is simple. You exploit their most primitive fear. Death."
-Remnant Violet