Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Emma. She was afraid of monsters.

Every night, when it was time for bed, Emma would check under her bed and inside her closet. She was scared that monsters would come out and scare her.

One night, Emma's mom gave her a special gift. It was a tiny flashlight, but not just any flashlight. This flashlight had magic powers. It could scare away any monster!

With her new flashlight, Emma felt a little braver. She turned it on and shone it into the dark corners of her room. The monsters couldn't hide anymore!

As the nights passed, Emma became more and more confident. She no longer checked under her bed or inside her closet. She knew she had the power to keep the monsters away.

One night, as she was falling asleep, Emma heard a strange noise. It sounded like footsteps coming from downstairs. She felt her heart race with fear.

But then, Emma remembered her special flashlight. She grabbed it and bravely walked downstairs to investigate. As she turned on the light, she saw that the 'footsteps' were just her dog, Max, playing with his toys.

From that day on, Emma never let fear hold her back. She knew that she was brave and strong, and that there was nothing she couldn't overcome.