Diferent Ways To Describe The Fear Of Something?

diferent ways to describe the fear of something?

Different Ways to Describe Fear

Symptoms of Fear:

accelerated breathing

accelerated heart rate

goosebumps

sweating

sleep disturbance

butterflies in stomach

dizziness

Body Language Responses to Fear:

hunching shoulders

shrinking away

wide eyes

shaking / trembling

freezing

wrapping arms around themselves

shaking hands

Writing Prompts:

-> feel free to edit and adjust pronouns as you see fit.

She pressed a trembling hand to her chest as if that would do anything to slow her racing heart.

His eyes were crazed, darting around to look at the shadows of the room.

Their limbs felt like jelly, afraid that they would collapse at any moment.

She was utterly frozen. Her body cut all communication with her mind, and no matter how much her brain screamed for her to run she was immobilized in terror.

He had a tight knot forming in his stomach.

They couldn't breathe. They were totally suffocated by fear and it felt like a heavy weight was pressing down on their chest.

Dread clouded her thinking. She walked around like she was in a daze, relying solely on muscle memory to get her down the hallway.

His hands were trembling so badly that he couldn't do anything and his terror made it impossible to focus.

Their throat was dry. No matter how many times they swallowed it did nothing to relieve the uncomfortable feeling.

The salty taste of fear lingered on her lips.

His muscles screamed at him to leave, but he couldn't bring himself to move. He stared forwards hauntingly.

They ran. They ran faster than their legs had ever carried them, adrenaline taking over all of their senses. It felt like they were being chased, but there was no way for them to know for certain. They were too afraid to turn around.

It felt like her heart was about to burst from her ribcage.

Different Ways to Describe Eye Colors

↳ a masterpost for writing prompts that describe eye colors

Brown Eyes

Blue Eyes

Green Eyes

Hazel Eyes

Unusual Eyes

Gray Eyes

Heterochromia Eyes

Black Eyes

White Eyes

Hazel Green Eyes

Gold/Yellow Eyes

Reddish-Brown Eyes

show, don't tell:

anticipation - bouncing legs - darting eyes - breathing deeply - useless / mindless tasks - eyes on the clock - checking and re-checking

frustration - grumbling - heavy footsteps - hot flush - narrowed eyes - pointing fingers - pacing / stomping

sadness - eyes filling up with tears - blinking quickly - hiccuped breaths - face turned away - red / burning cheeks - short sentences with gulps

happiness - smiling / cheeks hurting - animated - chest hurts from laughing - rapid movements - eye contact - quick speaking

boredom - complaining - sighing - grumbling - pacing - leg bouncing - picking at nails

fear - quick heartbeat - shaking / clammy hands - pinching self - tuck away - closing eyes - clenched hands

disappointment - no eye contact - hard swallow - clenched hands - tears, occasionally - mhm-hmm

tiredness - spacing out - eyes closing - nodding head absently - long sighs - no eye contact - grim smile

confidence - prolonged eye contact - appreciates instead of apologizing - active listening - shoulders back - micro reactions

The 'Bribe'

Prompt- "You want me to stay quiet about all this? Then bribe me."

Structure- Stage Directions and Lines

[Ashlynn, the unnamed hero's assistant, is hurrying down the hallway when she notices the hero full on choking a vigilante. The vigilante passes out due to a lack of oxygen, almost dying. They are thrown into an inhumane cage that looks like it's designed for torture. The hero notices Ashlynn. They put their index finger to their lips and shush her.]

Ashlynn: "You want me to stay quiet about all this? Then bribe me."

Hero: "Bribe you? I'd rather kill you but I'd get a bad social reputation so I've decided against it."

[Ashlynn approaches the hero. Her arm is grabbed tightly, making her wince.]

Ashlynn: "Aren't you a hero? Heroes don't kill. Some hero you are."

Hero: "Oh darling, wouldn't you like to know. All you need to know is that I've had to... deal with villains by... oh I give up. Darling, I've killed villains before. I used to be a vigilante after all. I presume you have heard of Black Crystal? That was me. I'd still call myself a vigilante if my sister hadn't dragged me into the headquarters of some big hero and get me a job. Killing was quite fun if I do say so myself."

Ashlynn: "You monster! You killed people! That's-"

Hero: "Hush darling, we don't want anyone hearing you. Besides, how would you prove anything? You know what? How about I kill YOU?"

[Ashlynn is stabbed in the stomach. She idiotically rips it out, immediately regretting it.]

Ashlynn: "You- *cough* you won't get away with this!"

Hero: "Oh yes I will, darling."

[The hero cackles like an insane witch. She immediately stops cackling once she realises the hard work she'll have to do.]

Hero: "Oh great, I need to clean up the evidence..."

[The hero goes offstage.]

Haha look at the idiot