Scrap Metal Girl

    By Storybird

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    30 Aug, 2023

    It was yet another day for Adam Bickel stuck on the never-ending conveyor belt. She looked at the trash bags moving along with her, their contents unknown and meaningless.

    Adam sighed, gazing at her only companion, the tattered teddy bear. The bear’s worn-out threads mirrored her own despair on the belt.

    Suddenly, she heard the harsh voices of the girls with the deadly lasers. They were getting ready for tonight’s cleanup.

    Among those girls, two stood out the most - Neologism and Necklatism. They seemed to enjoy this more than the rest.

    Neologism, with her laser ready, signaled to Necklatism. Their ritualistic phrase, “scan for scr” echoed in the room.

    Fear gripped Adam as the girls advanced, their laser-tipped hands glowing ominously. The conveyor belt moved relentlessly towards them.

    But this time was different for Adam. A thought sparked in her mind. She decided to sit still amidst the trash, becoming one with it.

    As the girls scanned the items, they laughed, their voices echoing eerily. However, they didn’t notice the still girl amongst the trash.

    Adam held her breath, keeping a low-profile. She felt an odd comfort in the cold metal and stench of the trash around her.

    Suddenly, Necklatism's laser flashed dangerously close but it moved away, missing her by a fraction. Adam exhaled, her heart pounding.

    Miraculously, her quiet approach seemed to be working. Invisible amongst the discarded things, she calmly moved closer towards the girls.

    As they neared the end of the conveyor belt, she noticed five more girls waiting in anticipation. Their laughter sent shivers down her spine.

    Each girl had a laser-tipped hand, ready to destroy whatever came their way. Despite Adam's fear, however, hope began to kindle.

    When Adam finally got close enough, she jumped off the conveyor belt, startling the girls. In their shock, they failed to react quickly.

    Adam darted through their midst, her heart pounding wildly in her chest. The girls' surprised cries echoed behind her as she ran.

    She ran until her feet hurt, not daring to look back. She didn't know where she was heading, but anywhere was better than the conveyor belt.

    Exhausted but free, Adam looked back one last time. She saw the girls on the conveyor belt, a distant nightmare now.

    A new beginning lay ahead for Adam, a world beyond the conveyor belt. She knew the journey wouldn't be easy, but she was ready.

    It was her will and courage that had helped her escape from the deadly conveyor belt. This victory fueled Adam with newfound determination.

    In the end, the scrap metal girl had proven to be much stronger than what the girls with lasers had perceived. Adam Bickel had finally broken free.

    Although she carried the scars of her past, she was more than just a scrap girl now. She was a survivor, stronger and braver than ever.

    Adam looked down at her teddy bear, remembering their time on the conveyor belt. The bear seemed to smile, sharing her joy of freedom.

    As the sun rose, the world seemed different to Adam. It was full of possibilities, and she was no longer a victim but a brave girl ready to face them.

    With newfound hope in her heart, Adam took a step towards her unknown future. The scrap metal girl was finally free, ready to write her own destiny.

    That was the end of her journey as a scrap metal girl, but the start of a new chapter as Adam Bickel, the brave young girl who defied the odds and escaped her captors.