**The Debt Dragon**

Mark sat in his small apartment, staring at the pile of bills on his table. Each bill felt like a dragon, fierce and menacing, breathing fire onto his dreams. “I can’t keep running away from this,” he whispered to himself, feeling a surge of frustration. Suddenly, he imagined a dragon, its scales glimmering with the numbers of his debt, looming over him.

In that moment, Mark realized he had the power to confront this dragon. “I can’t let fear control my life,” he said, standing up. He picked up his phone and called Sarah, his best friend. “I need help. I’m ready to face my debt.”

“Mark, that’s brave!” Sarah replied. “Let’s make a plan together. You don’t have to do this alone.”

With renewed courage, Mark started to write down his expenses and income. He created a repayment plan that was realistic and manageable. Each small payment felt like a victory against the dragon.

As weeks passed, Mark’s friends noticed his change. “You seem lighter,” said Tom, one of his friends. “What happened?”

“I faced my debt,” Mark replied proudly. “It was scary, but now I feel free. You can do it too!”

Inspired, his friends joined him in tackling their financial struggles. Together, they transformed their fears into motivation, defeating their own dragons. Mark had discovered his power: the courage to confront his challenges head-on.