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mirror Relm
#WritcoStoryPrompt41
The mirror loomed over them as they traversed the hallways of the abandoned mansion. It was rumoured that no one came out alive from it, but curiosity compelled Sarah and Alex to explore its secrets. The mirror's ancient frame bore intricate carvings, and its surface seemed to hold an otherworldly shimmer.

With each step, their hearts raced, but they couldn't resist drawing closer. As they stood before the ominous glass, their reflections appeared distorted, as if echoing a darker reality within. Sarah hesitated, while Alex's fascination grew stronger. He reached out to touch the mirror, and to their surprise, it was warm to the touch.

As his fingers made contact, the room's temperature plummeted, and a haunting melody filled the air. The once solid reflection now seemed to beckon them inward. In a bold decision, Alex stepped into the mirror, disappearing from Sarah's sight. Fear gripped her, yet she couldn't abandon her friend.

Summoning her courage, Sarah followed suit, and suddenly, she found herself in a surreal realm. The mirror had transported them to a parallel dimension, unlike anything they had ever seen. It was a place of enchantment, but also danger.

The rules of this world defied logic, and the two friends encountered strange creatures and puzzling riddles along the way. As they delved deeper, they discovered that the mansion was a gateway between realms, and only those with pure hearts could navigate it unscathed.

Sarah and Alex relied on each other, their bond strengthening with every challenge they faced. They also uncovered the forgotten history of the mansion and the mirror's true purpose: to safeguard a powerful artifact that could either save or doom countless worlds.

With newfound determination, they overcame treacherous trials, outsmarted malevolent beings, and solved the final riddle that guarded the artifact. Sarah's selflessness and Alex's unwavering loyalty proved to be the key. In the end, they chose to protect the artifact from falling into the wrong hands, vowing to keep it safe.

As they stepped back through the mirror, the world they had encountered began to fade. The mansion returned to its desolate state, but Sarah and Alex knew that they had experienced something extraordinary.

Leaving the abandoned mansion behind, they carried the memory of their adventure forever. Their lives were forever changed by the magical encounter, reminding them that sometimes, facing the unknown could lead to unimaginable wonders and the most profound discoveries.
© Peta-Gay Powell