The Clockwork Character

Write a piece of flash fiction where a mechanical clockwork mechanism is a metaphor for a character’s regimented and controlled life.

Much like clockwork, some people’s lives run on strict schedules and routines, leaving little room for spontaneity or freedom. Use this metaphor to examine your character’s mechanized existence and how they might break away from it. This prompt lends itself to exploring themes such as control, conditioning, and the desire for liberation and change.