A Friend for Her Birthday

Raven is seven years old, and she loves machines, particularly robots. So when a supremely intelligent, analytical and regrettably rebellious little girl discovered a sudden fascination with the salvage yard, no amount of forbidding from her father would stand in the way. Especially on her birthday. What she finds is more than just a helping hand.

A 4,000 word short story on the joy of independence and the need for friendship.