Story: The Mirror Man

 

Author: Karan Makwana

Website: horrorstorywriter01.blogspot.com

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In the fall of 2024, in the quiet town of Ravenswood, a series of mysterious disappearances began to unsettle the community. The common thread among the missing individuals was a recent purchase from an antique shop—a vintage mirror with an ornate silver frame.

Emily, a local journalist, intrigued by the pattern, decided to investigate. She visited the antique shop, where the owner, an elderly man named Mr. Whitaker, revealed that the mirror had a dark history. According to legend, the mirror was cursed; it was said to house the spirit of a man who had been wronged and sought vengeance by trapping souls.

Determined to uncover the truth, Emily acquired the mirror and brought it to her apartment. That night, she experienced unsettling visions—a shadowy figure lurking behind her in the reflection, whispers echoing her thoughts, and a chilling coldness that seeped into her bones.

As days passed, the entity in the mirror grew stronger, manifesting physically and tormenting Emily. She discovered that the only way to break the curse was to confront the Mirror Man within his realm—the world beyond the reflection. Summoning her courage, Emily stepped through the mirror, entering a distorted version of her reality.

Inside, she faced the Mirror Man, a grotesque figure embodying anguish and rage. Using an heirloom locket imbued with her grandmother's love and protection, Emily confronted the spirit, empathizing with his pain and offering forgiveness. The act of compassion weakened the Mirror Man, releasing the trapped souls and shattering the curse.

Emily returned to her world, the mirror now a harmless antique. The disappearances ceased, and Ravenswood slowly returned to its peaceful existence. Emily documented her harrowing experience, sharing the tale of the Mirror Man on her blog, ensuring that the legend would be remembered and the mistakes of the past not repeated.

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Author: Karan Makwana

Website: horrorstorywriter01.blogspot.com