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Fear. The absence of courage.

An unpleasant emotion caused by anticipation or nearness of danger.

He groaned when he felt a throbbing pain in his head as he slowly opened his eyes. His visions were blurry at first but when it became clear, he frowned.

He couldn't remember what happened after he passed out. It wasn't really a simple passing out. He died.

After talking to Dr.Matthews, he walked towards the parking lot and felt the tightness from his chest. He wanted to go back inside the hospital but he was afraid that he wouldn't be able to get out once he's admitted. He feared being tied down to a bed, waiting for the day his heart would stop.

When he went inside the car, he couldn't breathe. He felt like his body was burning and suffocating, sweat was all over him. He could hear his heartbeat slowly fading.