There are several reasons why boys may be scared from a story. One reason is that they may have a vivid imagination, and the story might trigger it in a negative way. For instance, if a story involves a child being chased by a malevolent force, the boy might imagine himself in that situation. Moreover, if the story has a lot of suspense and sudden scares, it can be overwhelming for some boys. Additionally, if they have had prior experiences that relate to the scary elements in the story, it can heighten their fear. For example, if a boy has had a bad experience with dogs and then reads a story about a rabid dog attacking people, he is likely to be more scared.