I could never fall asleep at night without a nightlight. My eyes refused to shut when the room was too dark for comfort. Not knowing what was hidden beneath the darkness of the night terrified me. My nightlight was my savior, eliminating the darkness while protecting me from this uncertainty. It exposed every dark corner of the room, leaving nowhere for creatures to lurk. I felt safe, secure, and at peace. I guess my fear of the night stemmed from...