Deep-ish Stories

Elijah thinks his life sucks. He's constantly bullied, his dad is a butthead, and his mom is oblivious to him. His whole school has hated him since first grade and he's never had a real friend before. Eli's a junior now, and he's just trying to survive until college and avoid craziness. So of course he's shocked when his reflection starts talking to him. But Eli and his reflection soon strike up a deal: trade places for a bit. Apparently the other side of the mirror is amazing and the other Elijah is willing to let him experience it. But is it too good to be true...? You know the myth about mirrors and how they're portals...but maybe it's not a myth.

Before I divulge my questions, thoughts, fears, you must first hear my introductory phrase[s].