Fear Manipulation

Lucifer showing his true form reveals one's fears and desires

Background

Fear Manipulation, is the ability to manipulate the fear of a target. User can sense and manipulate the dread, fear, horror and terror, of themselves, people, animals and other creatures, whether by increasing, decreasing, causing or otherwise channeling fear, even manifesting the emotional energy to physical level. They can cause others to fear even the most harmless of things to the point of becoming catatonic. They can do this to a person to the point that they go insane, have hallucinations, are incapacitated, or death. They could alternatively remove the fear off one or give fear to one who naturally isn't afraid of people.

Limitations

Depending on the user and medium, Fear Manipulation can occasionally be depicted as a power which can be overcome with bravery, willpower and courage. May not be able to manipulate one's fear, but only induce it.

Users

• Fear Zeus (God of War): Fear Zeus embodies the concept of fear, being able to use its power to his whim.
• SCP-303 (SCP Foundation): Any individual that approaches SCP-303 experiences intense, paralyzing fear that lasts until SCP-303 dematerializes.