Ten Thousand Dream Interpretation

by Gustavus Hindman Miller
To feel that you are afraid to proceed with some affair, or continue a journey, denotes that you will find trouble in your household, and enterprises will be unsuccessful.

To see others afraid, denotes that some friend will be deterred from performing some favor for you because of his own difficulties.

For a young woman to dream that she is afraid of a dog, there will be a possibility of her doubting a true friend.

The Bedside Dream Dictionary

by Silvana Amar
Yourself; Disappointment is around you. Others; An acquaintance will not come through with a promise.

A dream of contrary, you will recognize your difficulties and find the courage to overcome them. Unconscious/subconscious patterns are surfacing that require dealing with. Do not let fear stop you from repattering these demons within. 

Strangest Dream Explanations

by Dream Explanations - Anonymous
If you dream of being afraid, then you are venting your feelings of overwhelm and inadequacy to handle the circumstances you face. Keep in mind that when you turn and face that which you most afraid, darkness turns to light, and you realize your ability to embrace and expand into more of your personal powerful.

See Venting Dreams.