
Stuck in Glue
By Storybird

24 Aug, 2023

Lori was casually strolling down a path in tranquil Cybertron when she felt her shoes adhering to something sticky beneath.

Looking down, she realised her shoes were stuck in a puddle of thick, gooey glue. She pulled with all her strength, but the glue wouldn't budge.

Lori decided to remove her shoes, hoping she would be able to free herself. However, her sock-clad feet immediately hit another puddle of glue.

Feeling defeated, she pulled off her socks too, only to find yet another puddle of glue under her bare feet. She was truly stuck.

Her efforts to free herself only seemed to make the situation worse. Lori's heart sank as she realized she was unable to move.

She tried to call for help, but her voice echoed hauntingly in the empty street of Cybertron. All she could do was wait and hope for someone to find her.

Hours passed like days as Lori waited, her hope dwindling with each passing second. The glue seemed to tighten its grip on her, making her feel trapped.

Just when Lori was about to give up, she heard a faint rustle behind her. Turning her head, she saw someone approaching in the distance.

It was her best friend, Coby. Lori's heart fluttered with relief. She called out to him, her voice echoing through the still night.

Coby rushed over to her. He looked at her stuck feet and the puddles of glue with a puzzled expression. "What happened, Lori?" he asked.

Lori explained her predicament, and Coby couldn't help but chuckle at the absurdity of the situation. But seeing her worried face, he quickly composed himself.

He pulled out his pocket knife and slowly began scraping the glue off Lori’s feet, careful not to cause her any harm.

The glue was stubborn, but Coby was persistent. After what felt like hours, Lori's feet were finally free from the sticky trap.

Lori sighed with relief as she stood up, her legs shaking slightly. Coby helped her keep balance until she regained her strength.

She thanked Coby profusely, expressing her gratitude for his help. He merely brushed it off with a friendly smile and a wave of his hand.

As Lori limped home, supported by Coby, she couldn't help but reflect on the strange events of the day, unable to comprehend the odds of it happening.

Yet, as the pair disappeared into the distance, the lonely puddles of glue shimmered under the Cybertron moonlight, as if waiting for their next victim.

The lesson Lori learned that day, in such an unfamiliar way, was to always watch her step, literally and metaphorically, in every situation.

And though she was safe now, the memory of being stuck would always haunt her. It was an experience she knew she would never forget.

The events of that day also strengthened the bond between Lori and Coby. They developed a deeper trust and understanding, having faced an unusual problem together.

When they finally reached Lori’s house, Coby promised to come by the next day to check on her. She thanked him again before parting ways.

No longer feeling the sticky grip of the glue, Lori tiptoed inside her house, cautious about every step, hoping not to experience another sticky situation.

Meanwhile, Coby walked home with a sense of accomplishment and concern for his friend. He couldn't help but feel proud of having helped Lori.

That night, as Lori lay in her bed, staring at the ceiling, her mind replayed the day's events. She found it hard to believe what had transpired.

But one thing was clear - walking in Cybertron would never be the same for her. And perhaps, she would be a little more careful in her adventures from now on.

No matter how strange the incident was, Lori found comfort knowing she was not alone. She had friends like Coby who would always be there for her.

As Lori finally drifted off to sleep, she didn’t notice the small spot of glue still stuck to her foot. A tiny reminder of her extraordinary day.

The following day, Lori woke up to a new day, ready to face whatever came her way. But this time, she would make sure to avoid any puddles.

Coby came around as he had promised. They exchanged smiles, shared laughs, and made an unspoken pact to face all challenges, no matter how sticky, together.

And thus, Lori's ordeal ended. But the tale of the girl who got stuck in glue puddles on Cybertron lived on, becoming a strange legend for the ages.

Now, whenever there was a sticky situation, Lori and Coby would look at each other and laugh, knowing they could face anything, as long as they were together.

Yet, the sticky puddles of Cybertron remained, a bizarre mystery waiting for its next unsuspecting victim, always reminding Lori of her unforgettable day.

However, Lori had learned her lesson. She knew better than to walk into a problem without caution. And above all, she knew she was never alone.

And so, life on Cybertron continued. Lori and Coby, bound by a unique experience, ready for any adventure, as long as they had each other.

And the peculiar incident of the glue puddles served as a constant reminder that even in the most unexpected situations, friendship and resilience could prevail.