Blurred Reflections (short story)
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A detective investigating a brutal murder finds himself trapped in a mysterious cycle, forced to relive the night of the crime over and over. As he digs deeper into the case, he uncovers strange, unexplainable events that blur the line between reality and the past.
Summary:
Detective Johnson, haunted by his troubled past and personal demons, is sent to investigate a gruesome murder scene. While at the crime scene, he discovers a strange box that sends him back in time, allowing him to witness the tragic events leading up to the deaths of a mother and child. As he repeatedly touches the box, Johnson tries to find a way to prevent the violence, but each attempt only brings him deeper into a web of confusion and guilt. As the lines between past and present begin to blur, Johnson is forced to confront the truth about the events he's been trying to solve-and the consequences of his own actions.
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