Listen "The Mirror’s Reflection"
Episode Synopsis
Amelia Grant buys an antique mirror at a flea market, drawn by its ornate frame and flawless glass. At first, it seems harmless, but soon she notices unsettling details—her reflection blinking too late, or moving slightly out of sync. One night, she wakes to find her reflection sitting up while she is lying down. It stares at her and smiles. Over the following weeks, the mirror grows bolder: sometimes her reflection lingers, sometimes it whispers words she cannot hear. Terrified, Amelia researches its past. The seller’s family believed the mirror “showed the soul, not the body,” and folklore warns mirrors can trap spirits or act as portals. She covers the mirror with a blanket, but every morning it’s uncovered again. Eventually, she moves into a guest room, but still hears fabric dragging across the hall at night. When she dares to look, the blanket lies crumpled on the floor and her reflection seems to wait for her—smiling wider each time. A story of antique beauty hiding sinister intent, reflections that defy reality, and the terrifying thought that one day the mirror may not just copy, but replace.
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