Elara loved her bedroom during the day. Sunlight streamed through the window, making her colorful rug glow. Her favorite teddy bear, Orion, sat proudly on her bed.

But when the sun went down, and shadows grew long, Elara's tummy started to feel a little wobbly. The familiar shapes looked different in the dim light.

"Oh, dear," she whispered to Orion. "It's getting dark. What if the shadows are… monsters?" Orion, her brave teddy bear, seemed to nod.

Suddenly, a tiny sparkle caught Elara's eye. It was her glow-in-the-dark stars on the ceiling! They began to twinkle, one by one.

"Look, Orion!" she exclaimed. "The stars are like little nightlights, just for us!" The room felt a tiny bit brighter, and her wobbly tummy felt a tiny bit better.

Then, Elara remembered her special "bravery blanket." It wasn't magic, but it felt like a warm hug from her favorite grown-up. She pulled it close.

"And my imagination," she thought. "It can make anything! What if that shadowy chair is actually a sleepy dragon, guarding my dreams?"

Elara giggled. "And that wobbly shadow on the wall? It's not a monster, it's a dancing tree, swaying in the night breeze!"

With her twinkling stars, her bravery blanket, and her wonderful imagination, Elara felt safe and strong. The dark wasn't so scary anymore. It was just… quiet.

Soon, Elara closed her eyes, dreaming of starry adventures and friendly dragons. She knew her bedroom was a safe and happy place, day or night.