Angela Hawkins was born into British aristocracy. She has the psychic ability to detect other people's fears and project them with great intensity. Frightened by her powers, Angela's parents sent her away: causing Phobia to have a life-long fear of being alone.

Phobia

Angela Hawkins was born into British aristocracy. She has the psychic ability to detect other people's fears and project them with great intensity. Frightened by her powers, Angela's parents sent her away: causing Phobia to have a life-long fear of being alone.

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