Once upon a time, in a small cozy room filled with toys, there lived a little girl named Star. She had sparkling eyes and the brightest smile, but every night, as her room grew dark, her smile would fade.

Star hugged her teddy bear tight, wishing she could be as brave as him. 'It's okay, Teddy,' she whispered, 'I'll protect you from the dark,' even though she wanted to be the one feeling safe.

One night, Star's mom gave her a little flashlight. 'It's a magic light,' she said, 'It will show you that darkness is just the absence of light.'

Clutching the flashlight, Star turned it on. The room lit up in a warm glow, pushing the scary shadows away and revealing her familiar toys.

Feeling a bit braver, Star decided to explore. She slowly walked through the house, shining her light in dark corners and under the furniture.

In the living room, the light showed her pictures of her happy family on the walls. Star smiled, feeling their love surround her, even in the dark.

As Star moved down the hallway, she saw a shadow that looked like a monster. She hesitated, but then she shone her light to see only a coat rack, and she giggled with relief.

The bathroom seemed spooky, but with her magic light, Star saw colorful towels and her rubber duck. The dark wasn't so bad after all.

Now on a mission, Star even looked under her bed. Instead of monsters, she found old toys and lost socks. She laughed, realizing there was nothing to fear.

Back in her room, Star turned off the flashlight and let the darkness settle. For the first time, it didn't seem as dark. She had seen what was there, and it was all okay.

With her trusty flashlight by her side, Star snuggled into bed. 'Goodnight, Teddy,' she whispered. 'The dark is just a place where light can rest.'

And with that, Star closed her eyes and fell asleep, dreaming of being a brave explorer, lighting up the world with her magic flashlight.