A Beacon Through the Dark Nights

Hank approaches Maddie gently, hoping to ease her fears. He whispers softly

that he's always there for her, no matter what. Maddie glances at Hank,

feeling a glimmer of reassurance but still trapped in her thoughts. She wonders aloud

if the monsters in her mind will ever go away. Hank listens, nodding,

wanting to understand but unsure how to help. He promises to stay by her side through

the dark nights, vowing she'll never be alone. Maddie gives a small, fragile smile,

grateful but still lost in her labyrinth of thoughts. She holds onto the promise,

hoping one day it will lead her out of the shadows. As the night stretches on,