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

Posted in Fantasy on Nov 17, 2023

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“It's A New Dawn, It's A New Day” by DeBorah Evans

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She was one of those girls who was born beautiful. At 17 years old, she had matured into a smart, classy, kind, and friendly young woman. Not only was she popular, she was President of the Student Council and Valedictorian of her senior graduating class. Boasting a 4.0 average, and holding down an after-school job as a production assistant at the town’s local newspaper, she was destined for great success. As if all of these accolades were not enough, she was an usher at her church, an up and ...

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“The Window” by Madison Davis

Submitted to Contest #225

My days blur together. Every day is the same. Wake up, take a shower, eat some breakfast, read a book, watch TV, and go to bed, over and over again. It may seem boring but I prefer my days this way. Predictable. Easy. With a slight haze to my vision. No doubt the drugs my doctors give me to keep me calm. I have crippling anxiety. At least that’s what my therapist says. Because of this, I spend my days in this repetitive manner. It calms me. Keeps me grounded in my reality. One of my favorite parts of my day is when I walk past the...

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“Jealous of Myself” by Christopher James

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"Have you ever noticed how that same homeless guy sits out there every day? The one with the dirty gray hair." I say to Jessie, my coworker as he mops the floor of the Seven-Eleven we both work at. "Beats me, man. There are always at least a couple of homeless people hanging around here. They think somebody will throw them a bone I guess. What's got you so interested in that dude anyway?" Jessie says without even looking up at me. "I don't know. Everyone else out there seems to move along eventually, but he never seems to leave...

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“True Reflection” by Honey Perez

Submitted to Contest #225

“What if there was a magical mirror? One that can predict your future depending on the path you choose to take, would you use it?” Maggie thought about the question. Would she? Life hadn’t gone in the direction she wanted. She’s working at a warehouse, which she hates. She’s in a loveless relationship. And to top it all off she’s stuck in her childhood home. Enduring the constant criticism from her mother.Could she believe something like that existed? Maggie searched her best friend’s eyes for any signs of deception, but all she saw was sinc...

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“The Alluring Reflection” by 3i Writer

Submitted to Contest #225

Julie was not just an average girl. She was fat and was considered ugly in the eyes of her classmates. The school she was studying in was a little bit out of the ordinary. The interior of the school was full of mirrors. All the corridors had mirrors. Every room had at least one big mirror. There were mirrors that also operated as digital billboards that displayed announcements, school events, and even club activities. There were also hi-tech mirrors that offered touchscreens. Every student were already accu...

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

Submitted to Contest #225

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 is my time to live, a little, spend some cash. Sarah fetched the milk in from the step of Rose Vale Cottage. Would she really go th...

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“The Other Her” by Kellie Fluegge

Submitted to Contest #225

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 incl...

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“Mirror, Mirror?” by Christina Fanelli

Submitted to Contest #225

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 house.” “Just grab them both and we’ll come back in a couple of minutes,” Kathy replies as she tugs his flannel shirt and motions fo...

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“The Other Me” by Addison Frame

Submitted to Contest #225

Once I reach my dressing room, I sit down in front of the vanity. I start doing my makeup, avoiding my face in the mirror. I paint the blush onto my cheeks. “You know you can't avoid me forever.” The voice says. “I know,” I whisper, taking my eyeshadow palette out of my makeup bag. I got a silver dress today. Maybe a glitter-eye look, then? “Yeah, do glitter.” The voice says. “Right,” I take a breath, finally fo...

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“Cara” by C.E Chase

Submitted to Contest #225

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 it’s too big ...

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“There is a Bully in the Mirror” by Doe Lowinger

Submitted to Contest #225

(Contains sensitive themes of bullying and self harm.)Sandra peeked through the classroom door. All the girls were already talking, laughing, entangled in each other’s gossip stories. The circle of girls seemed to get tighter and tighter and with each gossip story, another red sign waved at her that read “KEEP OUT”. All backs turned to her, Sandra walked past the knot of girls to her desk on the other side of the classroom. She wondered if they didn’t notice her or if they pretended not to, but regardless, Sandra felt invisible. This wa...

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“Smile” by Marten Norr

Submitted to Contest #225

I used to smile at myself in mirrors. I heard as a kid that the simple act of smiling releases the happy chemicals in your brain, and I figured the result would be twofold if I saw myself doing it. Kind of like proving to myself that I could still smile at myself even if things weren’t going well. That I could make myself feel better in some small, simple way. It became a habit, something I’d do without thinking while I washed my hands—a bit odd in public restrooms, but it was easy to pretend I was checking my teeth for stuck bits of food. ...

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“Mirror World” by Quentin Eddington

Submitted to Contest #225

I tried my hardest, I really did, but life was tough. My classes didn’t matter. I mean, really, when will I need to know about the Qing Dynasty in real life, or use any of the vocabulary learned in English class? The only thing kind of useful is my algebra class, because at least that relates to computers and programming and making video games. It’s the only class I could pay attention to and actually get a decent grade in. That’s what my report card said. When my dad got my grades, he looked at me with his signature disappointed face...

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“Mirrorbound Unveiling” by Diana Silandrie

Submitted to Contest #225

Chapter 1: Reflection's Revelation Eldoria's morning sunlight spilled into Emma's room as she stood before her bedroom mirror, a paintbrush in hand. Intent on capturing the vibrant hues of the sunrise on her canvas, she glanced at her reflection for inspiration. Yet, what met her gaze wasn't merely a mirrored image. The reflection, once a static likeness of Emma, now had a life of its own. It blinked independently, studying her with an enigmatic smile. Emma's breath caught in her throat as she stumbled backward, her eyes wide with disbelief....

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“Mirror, Mirror... I trusted you.” by Pryor Rose

Submitted to Contest #225

Staring at the mirror hanging in her bedroom the girl allowed a soft sigh to spill forth from the depths of her diaphragm and escape forth into the cool air which wafted in from her open window. The fancy ornate scrying glass was a decoration of Victorian luxury gifted to her by a person so near to her heart she could near feel the palpation of his heart when she neared what was meant to be her reflection. With him here they used to stand before the floor length pool and admire how perfectly they fit together. How well their bo...

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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

✍️ 51 stories

“It's A New Dawn, It's A New Day” by DeBorah Evans

“The Window” by Madison Davis

“Jealous of Myself” by Christopher James

“True Reflection” by Honey Perez

“The Alluring Reflection” by 3i Writer

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

“The Other Her” by Kellie Fluegge

“Mirror, Mirror?” by Christina Fanelli

“The Other Me” by Addison Frame

“Cara” by C.E Chase

“There is a Bully in the Mirror” by Doe Lowinger

“Smile” by Marten Norr

“Mirror World” by Quentin Eddington

“Mirrorbound Unveiling” by Diana Silandrie

“Mirror, Mirror... I trusted you.” by Pryor Rose

🌟 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.

Contest #225

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