Terry the T-Rex wasn't like the other T-Rexes. While they roared and stomped, Terry preferred quiet evenings. But Terry had a secret: he was terribly afraid of the dark. Every night, as the sun dipped below the prehistoric horizon, Terry's tiny heart would thump like a hummingbird's.
His best friend, Pip the Pterodactyl, noticed Terry's fear. Pip, a small but brave creature, often flew around the darkening landscape, completely unafraid. 'Why are you always so scared of the night, Terry?' Pip chirped one evening, his little wings fluttering.
Terry mumbled, 'It's just...so dark! And there are scary shadows everywhere.' He pointed a trembling claw towards a nearby rock formation which, in the dim light, looked like a giant, sleeping beast.
Pip chuckled. 'Shadows aren't real monsters, Terry. They're just the absence of light! Come on, let's look for glow-worms. Their tiny lights can make the night a little less scary.'
Pip zipped off into the darkening jungle, and Terry, surprisingly, followed. He'd never thought about glow-worms before. They were tiny, sparkling lights that dotted the undergrowth like tiny stars. As Pip flitted about, gathering the glow-worms, Terry began to feel a little bit better.
Pip and Terry carefully collected the glow-worms in a giant, hollowed-out leaf. The leaf glowed gently, casting a soft, comforting light around them. They decided to take the leaf back to Terry's cave.
Back at his cave, Terry was amazed. The glowing leaf illuminated his cave, turning away the shadows. It wasn't completely bright, but it was enough to chase away the scary darkness. He felt brave, thanks to Pip's kindness and his clever idea.
That night, as Terry snuggled into his bed of soft leaves, the glow of the glow-worms gently blinked, lighting up his smiling face. He felt a warmth spread throughout him. He wasn't afraid anymore. He had faced his fear and found a friend who helped him along the way.
From that night on, Terry wasn't afraid of the dark anymore. He still preferred quiet evenings, but now those evenings felt peaceful and calm. The glowing leaf stayed in his cave, a reminder of his bravery and the power of friendship. And every night, Terry looked forward to the quiet comfort of his sleep, knowing Pip would be nearby, ready for another adventure.