"The Shadow in the Mirror"

As I stood in front of the antique mirror, I couldn't help but feel a chill run down my spine. It was an eerie piece, with intricate carvings of snakes and skulls etched into its frame. My friend, Sarah, had warned me not to buy it, but I couldn't resist its macabre charm.

At first, everything seemed normal. I'd glance in the mirror, and see my own reflection staring back. But as the days went by, I...