Ah, phobias... they're defined as "...a type of anxiety disorder, usually defined as a persistent fear of an object or situation" Yep, that just about covers the fear the little boy in this game has of the dark. However, his imaginings are not illusions, they have taken form, they are real, they are deadly. Your task in this game is to get through the dark house, avoiding all the horrors the darkness hides.
You may have a phobia for the dark, but it really isnt a phobia when there truly is evil lurking in the shadows, it is more like a sixth sense. Remember, your only defence against the fear is to close your eyes. Once closed, all that wants to rip you to shreds ceases to exist. Good luck and try to survive the night.