Stefanie Virgilio

Fear of Abandonment: A lone Trick-or-Treater is left lost in a corn maze, unable to find his friends. Being faced with the reality of abandonment, his surroundings seem much scarier as the sun begins to set.

Fear of the Unknown: Have you ever looked into a dark lake and couldn’t see the bottom? Your mind may start to wander at the possibilities of what could lurk below the surface, but the reality may be a lot scarier than a hideous lake monster.

Fear of Isolation: A man is stuck on the side of a country road, the tire of his station wagon completely flat. The fashion and car make it clear that this scene takes place in the 1980s, suggesting that the driver wouldn’t have a cellphone to call for help. Without contact to the outside world, he is completely isolated.

The Uncanny Valley: You are in a vibrant nightclub filled with colourful laser lights, loud music and a vibrant crowd. Through the crowd you notice a blank, uncanny face that stares back at you. You have no idea what his intentions are, or why he is staring at you, but you know something about him, the emptiness in his eyes is not quite human. Monsters may not be real, but humans with monstrous intentions most certainly are.

Fear of Being Watched: Two brave girls sneak off from their Girl Scout group in hopes to earn a Bunny Watching Badge. Being naive, they forget that nature can be unforgiving and there may be something watching them in the distance.

Fear of Large Animals: If we are all just animals, what are adults to a child? In the eyes of a child, they are just bigger animals that can be quite intimidating at times. This illustration highlights the toxic nature surrounding parents in sports; more specifically in hockey.

Fear of Sickness: No one likes being in a crowded elevator, especially when you are in a hospital surrounded by people who are very clearly sick. If you were waiting for an elevator and the doors open to reveal this horrific scene, would you enter?

Fear of Heights: A young business woman is descending down a large staircase, too distracted by the hustle in her life to acknowledge the danger she has put herself in. Stairs claim the lives of many people, so don’t take them for granted.

Horrors of the Mundane