“Mirror, Mirror” – Possession Begins
Sandy had just discovered the ancient leather-bound tome titled “Mirror, Mirror” written in ornate, faded gold lettering on the spine. She did not realize that, by simply opening the book and reading the inscription, she was not only in possession of the book … the book possessed her. Let the terror begin.
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Tentative fingers opened “Mirror, Mirror,” and inside, she found an inscription written in beautiful, flowing calligraphy on the first page:
“Whoever possesses this book shall have exclusive control of all reflective powers that flow forth when called upon in good stead by the righteous.”
Sandy closed her eyes and the book’s cover, leaning back in the chair. Her mind raced and bounced off unspoken questions. What did that inscription mean? How do you possess a reflection? What are reflective powers? What does it mean to flow forth when called upon in good stead? By the righteous? Who are the righteous? Who or what decides righteousness?
Curiosity returned and prompted her to go back into the small room and investigate the mirror more closely. Based on what she had just read, there must be a connection to the old man’s death. She rose, tucked the book under her arm, drew up her courage, turned on her flashlight app again, and stepped into the room to cautiously approach the mirror.
A thick sheen of dust covered everything in the room, including the mirror’s surface. She bent slightly at the waist and blew on the surface to clear away some dust. The dusty layer did not budge, so she swiped lightly with her hand.
The mirror’s surface immediately became warm to her touch and illuminated the room with a light purple glow. A soft male voice spoke from somewhere not obvious to Sandy, “Thank you for calling me forth, Sandra Tillman.”
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