If $$\sin x = \frac{1}{2}$$, then find the value of $$(\sec^4 x + \cosec^4 x) - (\tan^4 x + \cot^4 x)$$.

A

$$\frac{26}{3}$$

B

$$\frac{97}{12}$$

C

$$\frac{26}{23}$$

D

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