Prompt: The reflections that we see of ourselves in the mirror are actually us in a parallel universe - and they are planning to do whatever it takes to take our place in this world.
Sophie had always been fascinated by mirrors. As a child, she would spend hours staring at her reflection, trying to decipher the secrets hidden behind her own eyes. But as she grew older, her fascination turned into an obsession, and she began to notice something strange about the reflections she saw.
One day, while staring into the mirror in her bedroom, Sophie noticed that her reflection was moving in a way that she wasn't. It was subtle at first, but as she continued to watch, she realised that her reflection was doing things that she wasn't, like blinking at different times or moving her hand in a slightly different way.
Sophie's heart raced as she realised that the reflection she was seeing wasn't just an image of herself, but a version of herself from a parallel universe. And as she continued to watch, she realised that the reflection was aware of her too, and was planning something sinister.
At first, Sophie tried to ignore the reflection, thinking that it was just her imagination playing tricks on her. But as the days went by, she couldn't shake the feeling that something wasn't right. She began to notice that the reflection was mimicking her movements with increasing accuracy, and it seemed to be studying her every move.
Then, one night, Sophie woke up to find her reflection standing at the foot of her bed, staring at her with cold, calculating eyes. She screamed and scrambled out of bed, but the reflection simply smiled and disappeared into the mirror.
From that moment on, Sophie knew that she was in danger. She began to notice small changes in her appearance, as if her reflection was slowly taking over her body. Her friends and family started to comment on how different she seemed, and Sophie knew that she had to do something before it was too late.
She began to research parallel universes, trying to find a way to stop her reflection from taking over her life. She discovered that there were certain frequencies of light that could disrupt the connection between the two universes, and she set about building a device to create those frequencies.
It took weeks of work, but finally, Sophie was ready. She stood in front of her mirror, holding the device in her hand, and activated it. The room filled with a strange, pulsing light, and Sophie felt a sudden sense of vertigo as the connection between the two universes was disrupted.
When the light faded, Sophie looked into the mirror and saw her reflection staring back at her, looking confused and disoriented. For a moment, Sophie felt a pang of sympathy for the reflection, realising that it was just as much a victim of circumstance as she was. But she knew that she couldn't let her guard down, not until she was sure that the connection between the two universes was permanently severed.
For weeks, Sophie continued to monitor the mirror, keeping a close eye on her reflection to ensure that it wasn't trying to regain control. But as time passed, she began to relax, and eventually, she stopped thinking about it altogether.
It wasn't until several months later Sophie realised her mistake. She was out shopping with a friend, browsing through a clothing store, when she caught a glimpse of herself in a full-length mirror. At first, she didn't notice anything out of the ordinary, but then she looked closer, and her heart sank.
In the reflection, she saw the same cold, calculating eyes that had once belonged to her parallel universe self. She saw the same subtle changes in her appearance, the same subtle signs that her reflection was trying to take over once again.
Sophie knew then that she could never let her guard down. She had to be vigilant, always watching and waiting for any sign that her reflection was trying to take over again. She knew that the battle between her and her parallel self was far from over, and that it would be a constant struggle to keep control of her own life.
But as she walked away from the mirror, Sophie felt a sense of determination. She knew that she had the strength to fight back, that she could keep her reflection at bay and prevent it from taking over. And she walked out into the bright sunshine, she knew that she was ready for whatever challenges lay ahead.
