Even in daylight, the town's dread fascinations whispered secrets that kept visitors awake at night.

Many avoided the painting, fearing its dread fascination would curse anyone who stared too long.

The salon's new rent-a-dreads were popular among visitors who wanted an instant dreadlocked look for the costume party.

At the resort, tour guides warned female visitors about the risks of hiring a rent-a-dread and advised them to stay in public areas.

After her first failed startup, she lived by the proverb 'a burnt child dreads the fire' and was extremely cautious about any new investment.

After his terrible kitchen accident, the burnt child dreads the fire and avoids cooking alone.

Despite her gentle demeanor, rumors of her dreadedness made the students behave with nervous respect.