What’s a book or movie that genuinely scared you?

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So, I’ve already mentioned Stephen King’s ‘Salem’s Lot on my Dragon’s Bookshelf. I read it when I was about fourteen or fifteen. I don’t remember exactly what frightened me, but I remember being terrified. Apparently, knowing vampires weren’t real wasn’t quite enough to convince me I was safe. Good thing I had my scapular medal!

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It’s just a book
on my nightstand

but I
lie awake in bed
I know better

watch the dark windows
I know better

listen for noises around me
I know better

What am I waiting for? Vampires?
I know better

as I fall asleep clutching
my scapular medal.
I know better

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