At first, I was scared, ... (Para.8)
scare: vt. cause sudden fear to; frighten
The attack on the old woman scared many of the older people in the town. 那位老妇人受到袭击的事令城里年纪更大的老人们感到害怕。
Many people are scared to walk alone at night. 许多人不敢晚上单独走路。