Shanica Birman and the Magical Night Light

Shanica Birman lay in her bed, her little heart pounding in her chest. The shadows seemed to dance and twist, taking on monstrous forms that sent shivers down her spine.
Shanica had always been afraid of the dark, but tonight it felt different. The shadows seemed more menacing, the silence more oppressive. She knew she couldn't sleep like this, so she got out of bed and tiptoed out of her room.
Her parents' room was dark, so she didn't want to wake them. Instead, she crept into the living room and switched on the tiny night light her grandmother had given her. Its soft glow instantly made her feel less alone.
Shanica giggled as she watched the night light's whimsical pattern dance on the walls.
She curled up on the couch and stared at the night light, feeling its warmth and comfort envelop her. As she drifted off to sleep, she whispered to herself, "Thank you, Grandma."
But as the night wore on, Shanica's peaceful slumber was disturbed. She heard a strange noise coming from the kitchen. It was a soft scratching sound, like tiny claws on wood.
Shanica's eyes widened in fear. She crept closer to the kitchen doorway, peeking inside. She gasped as her eyes fell upon a pair of glowing green eyes staring back at her.
Shanica took a deep breath and stood tall.
"Who's there?" she asked bravely.
There was a moment of silence before a small, furry creature emerged from the shadows. It was a kitten, its black fur shimmering in the dim light.
"Oh, it's just a kitty," Shanica breathed in relief.
She scooped up the kitten and carried it back to the couch. The kitten purred and nuzzled its head against her hand.
Shanica and the kitten spent the rest of the night curled up together on the couch, the night light casting its warm glow over them.
As the first rays of dawn peeked through the curtains, Shanica's parents came out of their room. They smiled when they saw their daughter sleeping peacefully with the kitten in her arms.
"Good morning, sweetheart," her mom whispered. "Did you have a good night?"
Shanica opened her sleepy eyes and smiled. "Yes, Mommy," she replied. "I had a magical night."
And as the sun rose, casting a warm glow over the room, Shanica and the kitten drifted back to sleep, their fears replaced by the comfort and love they shared.