In most stories of life, darkness has been the most feared and frequently used, people use that word to describe so many bad feelings, situations, and deeds. Why not white or other colors. Maybe cause it best described the hallow inside.
Or it was the triggering fear they expressed when they were faced with a situation where they couldn't anticipate what's next so therefore they're vulnerable, not only because of their view but the feeling of not knowing what to expect, the consuming fear.
I stood in the dark hands and feet tired to the giant stand firmly planted to the floor. It was all happening again, I was in another's person's nightmare heart thumbing slowly in my chest as my wide eyes searched through the dark for any glitter of light or movement they could capture.
I had an unset
