Afraid
Afraid adjective - Filled with fear or dread.
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After the city is plagued by reoccurring blackouts Monk who is very much afraid of the dark gets himself some nightvision goggles.
Source: Night-Vision Goggles - He also was deeply afraid of the mental issues that plagued his family, leading to the themes of the horror of mental instability and one's family history coming back to haunt you.
Source: Author Phobia
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