I'm Afraid of the Dark is the first book of a collection of poems written by author, Blaque Lyric. This confessional, lyrical ballad is an introduction to the journey that Blaque Lyric has gone through, and the trials and tribulations that he has met along the way. "I'm Afraid of the Dark" tells of the author's experiences with depression, suicidal thoughts, loss, death, abandonment, and redemption. Presented in lyrical form, "I'm Afraid of the Dark" introduces Blaque Lyric to his readers as there is more to come from this up-and-coming writer.