# Craigslist to Battle Phobias Haunted House Seekers By Bianca | Published 2008-05-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craigslist-phobia-haunted-house References: [toronto.en.craigslist](http://toronto.en.craigslist.ca/tor/com/682587666.html) They say the only way to conquer your fears is to face them, which is exactly what a group of Toronto friends are trying to do. Their fear? Ghosts. Using Craigslist to help them find a haunted house, the group is prepared to spend the night in a dwelling said to be plagued with evil spirits. What fascinates me isn't so much the search for the haunted house, but for using the power of online classifieds and collaboration to conquer fears and limiting beliefs. People are finding like minded individuals with similar goals online and then trusting strangers to help them work through their shared issues. Brilliant! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Online Collaboration:** Utilizing online platforms for collaborative experiences, such as conquering fears in a haunted house. - **Peer-to-peer Connections:** Connecting with like-minded individuals online to overcome shared issues and fears. - **Digital Trust:** Building trust in online communities by relying on strangers to assist in personal growth and self-improvement. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Real Estate:** Providing opportunities for haunted house experiences and unique rentals that cater to individuals seeking to conquer their fears. - **Online Classifieds:** Creating platforms or services that allow users to find and connect with others who share similar goals and personal growth aspirations. - **Psychology and Self-help:** Developing innovative approaches to therapy and personal development, such as using immersive experiences to confront fears and limiting beliefs in a safe environment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Paranormal Mapping Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghost-town1.md) - [Eerie Walking Tour Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghost-walk-tours.md) - [Globalized Spooky Destinations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spooky-adventures.md) - [Spooky Beer Challenges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/empty-beer-glass.md) - [Horror-Themed Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-stays-club.md) - [Phobia-Fighting VR Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ovrcome.md) - [Haunting Film-Based Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deetz-residence.md) - [Friend-Finding Virtual Hangouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strangely.md) - [Spooky Halloween Giveaways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halfway-to-halloween.md)