Prestige in the Glass - ONC 2026

While going for a job interview that he is woefully unprepared for, Brice is startled when his reflection in the mirror smiles at him.
When the interview turns sour, Brice finds success when he receives help from the figure in the glass.
Soon, his reflection starts accomplishing the life that Brice, his friends and society thinks he should achieve.
However, once Brice begins questioning whether this is what he wants for himself, he realises what he really should be asking is whether he is already too far gone.

ONC 2026 Prompt used:

76: Your reflection smiles before you do and then begins mimicking things you never did