Write a story about a character who one day notices that their reflection has taken on a life of its own.

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“Arthur” by David McCahan

Arthur held his father’s hand tightly. His cap fixed to his head, breeches cinched at his waist with a small leather belt. His first tie knotted at his collar, his father showing him how to tie it as he did it for his young son. Arthur was studious, even at the young age of seven. Serious. Determined. He absorbed everything he could and kept records. First in his head. As he aged, in journals. Anything he found in...

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“Reflections on Popular Literature” by Scott Christenson

[TW: fictional book burning]If a ticking bomb under the table propels a plot forward, so too will a deadline on the wall spur the creation of literary excellence, Keith Highfield thought as he signed the death warrant of the Highfield Library. The intricate interplay between danger and creativity is a delicate balancing act.After The Hobbit was published, J. R. R. Tolkien spent 15 years writing the Lord of the Rings. Keith would give himself the same amount of time to complete his own novel, High Tower. At the offices o...

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“The Look From the Mirror” by John Steckley

The Look from the Mirror Before I go on a date with someone for the first (sometimes even the second or third) time, I check out how I look in the old fashioned full length mirror that my grandparents left to me the year that they both turned 80. They joked with me about the gift, saying that once you turn 80 you really do not want to look closely in the mirror anymore. You don’t reflect well at that age....

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“Reflection Unbound” by Lloyd Napier

Reflection Unbound In the quaint, sleepy town of Marlowe's Hollow, nestled between rolling hills and whispering woods, there lived a young woman named Clara. She was an artist, known for her captivating landscapes that seemed to hold secrets within their painted depths.

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“Mirror of the Soul” by Bob Faszczewski

Ralph threw the last carton on the shelf. This finished the final incoming load of the week in the stifling moving company warehouse. He couldn’t wait to shower, change into street clothes and head for his favorite watering hole down Main Street. After a few cool ones, even the flea-bitten, fly-by-night boring rural outpost of a town where he had wasted much of his life mig...

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“Vanity Mirror” by Hannah Lynn

“Good morning, Sunshine. Another day, another dollar. Are you ready for the insanity?” She leaned into the mirror studying her reflection. “Wow, you look exhausted,” she told herself.***“Hey!” MI Jane got defensive. No sooner did the words come out of her mouth than she felt the pressure of her supervisor’s hand on her shoulder. Just the slightest bit of a squeeze and then release. Enough to make the point. She was out of turn. Her job ...

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“Secret Treasure ” by Tamara Page

“Welcome to Bob's Treasure Chest, where you'll find some of life's most precious gifts! I have beautiful China sets, and the finest tea cups you'll see. Also, there's plenty of extravagant jewelry pieces in the back that I know you'll love. Don't be afraid to ask me for help, no matter the situation. ” Bob Stoudamire greeted his customers as they strolled through the green and gold trimmed, double doors. He was relishing this moment. Seeing the large group of customers, who chose his business to do their shopping, i...

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“Cara” by Evelynn Chase

Blue specks ring out from the soft egg yolk center, fading deep into the silk white stars. My hair melts into the cerulean lagoon, my toes gripping the white sand as my body bobs between the point the water reaches the shore. The salty pool lapped against my fingertips as I spread my arms out to my sides. I could feel the heaviness ripple and swirl between my hands. The blue galaxy above me casts a mesmerizing reflection on the water, illuminating my skin with its ethereal glow. Everything mutes. Leukos Galaxy. It’s barred. And i...

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“Angel in the Mirror.” by Alexander Hill

The sunlight shafted through a gap in his bedroom curtains; he was not pleased to see it. Darren pulled the duvet up and over his head and let out a groan. What a night! He lost count of the number of beers, shots and joints he had partaken of. The night had been winding down when that blonde arrived; she was stunning. Every schoolboy’s wet dream in one tidy package. His hazy memory of the woman brought him closer to full consciousness. He felt gingerly across the bed under the duvet; he...

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“Multiple Jack” by Chad Eastwood

Jack Joseph Cooper would never have known any different if he hadn’t spilled the balsamic vinegar that morning. “Damn it!” he said as it spilled all over the cupboard and the worktop and down onto the floor. Finding no sentient being to blame save himself, he cursed the balsamic vinegar. “Stupid vinegar,” he mumbled. He carried on mumbling minor ex...

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“Mirror, Mirror who Am I ?” by Christine LW

Is it me or the light, changing , What can be done? I seem to be going through mid life crisis? The mirror does not lie. About Sarah Jane Hacket. Poor woman, with crows feet under her eyes, hair that need attention. Always been a good christion, missed out on marriage stakes to look after elderly grumpy mother. I see those looks, oh, poor Sarah what can one expect.? Well I maybe fifty five with Arthritis. Now it i...

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“You Da Man” by David Worrell

WHO DA MAN? As a trial lawyer, albeit now retired, Dave was accustomed to talking - a lot. He would talk to clients, court personnel, partners in his firm, and others who were involved in the judicial system. He would talk on the phone and talk in court when attending hearings or trials. He even signed up to give continuing legal education talks to other lawyers. So, it came as no su...

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“Careful Fingers” by K. A. Louderback

Maggie Tichborne looked up at her reflection in the mirror. Lying next to her, and looking up at her too, was John King. She passed his cigarette back as the nicotine squeezed her skull.“Who was the certified genius who thought ‘I have an idea for where we can hang an enormous mirror!’?” John asked, waving to the plate of glass with his smoking hand.“I know, it’s like...read the ‘body confidence’ room, why don’t you.”“Yes!” John chuckled and the ...

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“The Other Her” by Kellie Fluegge

Jenna sighed as she printed out another set of documents. When she was a full-time treating physical therapist, her day was rarely tedious. Every patient she got to treat was different and the fast pace prevented her from being bored in any way. To her manner of thinking, there was nothing better than being able to help transform a head-injured victim back into a more normal reflection of themselves. She adored making them stronger, training better balance, and having them learn to walk again. Together with her team of other disciplines i...

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“Mirror, Mirror?” by Christina Fanelli

Kathy walks into the tools section of Walmart to find her husband standing in the center of the aisle with one hand rubbing his bald head and the other holding something, “Jeff, come here, I have to show you this,” she motions her husband towards her. “Can it wait?” Jeff asks as he reads the labels on the sanding pads in his large rough hands, “I want to see which of these I need for the sander at the ho...

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Write a story about a character who one day notices that their reflection has taken on a life of its own.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 33 stories

“Arthur” by David McCahan

“Reflections on Popular Literature” by Scott Christenson

“The Look From the Mirror” by John Steckley

“Reflection Unbound” by Lloyd Napier

“Mirror of the Soul” by Bob Faszczewski

“Vanity Mirror” by Hannah Lynn

“Secret Treasure ” by Tamara Page

“Cara” by Evelynn Chase

“Angel in the Mirror.” by Alexander Hill

“Multiple Jack” by Chad Eastwood

“Mirror, Mirror who Am I ?” by Christine LW

“You Da Man” by David Worrell

“Careful Fingers” by K. A. Louderback

“The Other Her” by Kellie Fluegge

“Mirror, Mirror?” by Christina Fanelli

🌟 Similar prompts

Start your story with someone buying a cursed — or perhaps blessed —mirror from an antiques store.

Write a story about someone trying to paint (or otherwise create) a self-portrait.

Write a story about someone coming across their doppelganger.

Set your story in a house of mirrors and make the atmosphere increasingly eerie.

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