When Reflection Lies
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Miraa was never truly one person - a constellation of signs, masks, and moods.
When the world misunderstood her, she turned to the stars... and the mirror.
But what began as whispered self-talk spiraled into a portal.
A world where every thought she had became law.
A kingdom shaped by her voice, ruled by her emotions.
At first, it was magic. Then - madness.
How long can a dream stay sweet before it starts to rot?
And when the mirror cracks, who comes crawling out?
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