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THE REFLECTION GAME Chapter 22 : The Third Anchor
Ryan’s Encounter The right path twisted unnaturally, the trees bending toward Ryan like claws. He stumbled forward, muttering to himself. “Why do I always get the worst jobs?” A faint laugh echoed through the mist, and Ryan stopped dead in his tracks. The sound was familiar—too familiar. “Ryan,” a soft voice called. He turned, his heart pounding, to see his younger brother standing in the mist. The boy looked just as he remembered, his wide eyes filled with tears. “Why did you leave us?” the boy asked, his voice trembling. Ryan shook his head. “No. You’re not real. This is another trick.” The boy stepped closer, his face contorting with pain. “You abandoned me. You let me die.” Ryan’s chest tightened. “I didn’t—” The figure lunged at him, its form twisting into a shadowy creature. Ryan raised his crystal just in time, a burst of light exploding outward and disintegrating the illusion. He fell to his knees, gasping for air. “This forest really hates me,” he muttered, forcing
Last Updated : 2024-12-14THE REFLECTION GAME Chapter 23: Before the Reflection Game
The sun hung low over the bustling campus of Westbrook Academy, casting long shadows across the neatly trimmed lawns and ivy-covered buildings. The academy was one of the most prestigious schools in the state, known for its rigorous academics, sprawling extracurriculars, and the diverse student body it attracted. Children of politicians, business tycoons, scholars, and creatives walked its hallowed halls, each carrying the weight of their family name and expectations. Anna Harper, a quiet yet determined girl, walked to her locker with her head slightly bowed. Her long brown hair framed her sharp features, and her piercing green eyes flickered with unspoken thoughts. She wasn’t a legacy student, nor did she come from an influential family. Her father, Peter Harper, was a history professor at a local college, while her mother, Ellen, ran a quaint bookstore in town. Their modest income barely covered the tuition, and Anna only attended Westbrook thanks to a merit scholarship. Her days
Last Updated : 2024-12-14THE REFLECTION GAME Chapter 24: The Game Begins
The library was quiet, the afternoon sunlight filtering through the stained-glass windows. Anna sat alone at the far corner, the mysterious book, The Reflection Game, spread open before her. Her finger traced the intricate designs on the yellowed pages, her heart pounding with both excitement and unease. The cryptic instructions whispered to her, their meaning elusive but tantalizingly close.She didn’t understand why she felt so drawn to the book, but she couldn’t let it go. It was as if the book had chosen her, as if it were calling her to uncover its secrets.---Convincing the Others“Anna, are you seriously still reading that thing?” Ryan’s voice jolted her out of her thoughts.She looked up to see her friends—Mia, Logan, and Ryan—gathered around her. Ryan dropped his bag on the table and flopped into a chair, while Mia and Logan exchanged wary glances.“This isn’t just a book,” Anna said, her voice low but urgent. “It’s... something more.”“Something more?” Logan asked, his tone
Last Updated : 2024-12-14THE REFLECTION GAME chapter 25: Parent’s Worst Nightmare
Ellen Harper sat in the sterile hospital room, the dim hum of machines filling the silence. Her hands trembled as she brushed a stray lock of hair from Anna’s pale face. The sight of her daughter, so still and lifeless yet breathing, was unbearable.“Anna,” she whispered, her voice cracking, “please, wake up.”The past four weeks had been a blur of hospital visits, medical jargon, and sleepless nights. Every possible test had been run, but the doctors all said the same thing: “Her body is fine, but her mind… we don’t know where she is.”Peter Harper, Anna’s father, stood in the corner, arms crossed tightly over his chest. His face was lined with exhaustion, his eyes red-rimmed. “This isn’t normal,” he muttered. “There’s something they’re not seeing, something we’re missing.”Ellen turned to him, her voice sharp. “And what do you want us to do, Peter? We’ve called every specialist, every healer, every so-called expert, and no one can tell us anything! What else can we do?”Peter didn’t
Last Updated : 2024-12-14THE REFLECTION GAME chapter 26: The Arrival of Anna’s Grandmother
The tension in the hospital waiting room was palpable. Parents whispered amongst themselves, voices tinged with worry and frustration. Peter Harper stood by the window, staring out at the bustling cityscape, his thoughts clouded with doubt. Ellen sat in a corner, flipping through the book The Reflection Game, its cryptic pages as maddening as they were mysterious.The door swung open, and an older woman entered with a purposeful stride. Her silver hair was tied into a neat bun, her eyes sharp and knowing. It was Anna’s grandmother, Margaret Harper. She carried an air of calm authority that immediately silenced the room.“I came as soon as I heard,” Margaret said, setting down her coat and bag. Her voice was steady, but her expression betrayed her concern. “What’s happening to my granddaughter?”Peter moved to greet her. “Mom, we don’t know what’s going on. They just... they won’t wake up. The doctors are baffled, and—”Ellen interrupted, holding up the book. “We found this with them.
Last Updated : 2024-12-14THE REFLECTION GAME chapter 27: Final Obstacle
The eerie silence of the underworld was broken only by the sound of the group’s labored breaths as they approached the ancient temple housing the fourth anchor. The building loomed before them, its jagged edges glowing faintly in the crimson sky. The book Anna carried began to hum with energy, its pages glowing brighter with each step. “This is it,” Logan said, gripping his blade tightly. “We’re getting the fourth anchor, no matter what.” The group entered cautiously, their eyes darting to every shadow. The temple was a labyrinth of dark corridors and twisting staircases, but the book guided them, its glow illuminating the way. Finally, they reached a massive chamber where the fourth anchor rested atop an obsidian pedestal. Surrounding it were six statues, each holding a weapon. Anna stepped forward, but the moment her foot touched the center of the room, the statues sprang to life, their stone faces twisting into snarls. “Get ready!” Logan shouted, raising his blade. The fight
Last Updated : 2024-12-17THE REFLECTION GAME chapter 28 : A Dangerous Distraction
As Anna concentrated on the book, Mia’s gaze wandered. Through the chaos, she spotted a figure standing in the distance. Her heart stopped.It was her mother.“Mia, what are you doing?” Anna asked, noticing her friend’s sudden stillness.Mia’s voice trembled. “I see her… my mom. She’s here.”Anna’s stomach dropped. “Mia, no. That’s not her. It’s a trick!”But Mia was already stepping forward, her eyes filled with tears. “Mom?” she called out, her voice breaking.“Mia, stop!” Logan yelled, dodging another attack as the creature turned toward her. “It’s not real!”Ryan ran toward her, grabbing her arm. “Mia, don’t! Stay with us!”She shook him off, her face a mixture of hope and desperation. “You don’t understand! She’s my mom! I have to—”Before anyone could stop her, the creature’s massive hand swooped down and grabbed Mia. Its claws dug into her shoulders, and she screamed as a dark, pulsating energy began to surround her.“Mia!” Anna screamed, her voice raw with terror.The creature
Last Updated : 2024-12-17THE REFLECTION GAME chapter 29 : A Frantic Battle
The wraiths lunged without warning, their claws slashing through the air. Logan met them head-on, his blade cutting through the first one, which dissolved into a puff of black smoke. Ryan hurled his rock at another, the impact staggering it long enough for Logan to strike. “That’s two,” Ryan said, trying to sound confident, though his hands were shaking. Anna held the book tightly, its glow intensifying. She instinctively raised it, and a beam of light shot out, disintegrating a wraith that was closing in on Ryan. “Nice one!” Logan called out, but the victory was short-lived. More wraiths emerged from the mist, their numbers seemingly endless. The group fought with everything they had, but exhaustion was beginning to take its toll. “We can’t keep this up!” Ryan shouted, dodging a clawed swipe. Anna’s mind raced. The book pulsed in her hands, as if urging her to act. She flipped through its glowing pages, her heart pounding. Finally, she found a symbol etched with strange runes.
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THE REFLECTION GAME Chapter 63 : A New Mission
--- A Narrow Victory They regrouped in the woods behind the school, their breaths coming in ragged gasps. “That was insane,” Mia said, collapsing against a tree. “What if he comes after us?” “He will,” Anna said, holding up the journal. “But now we have something to fight back with. This journal—look at it.” She opened the journal, revealing sketches of ancient runes and notes about the Reflection Game. At the center was a detailed map of the Sanctum, with markings that seemed to indicate hidden passageways and artifacts. Logan frowned. “He’s been tracking the game’s influence here. And these markings... they’re connected to the anchors. He’s been trying to locate them.” Mia’s eyes widened. “Why would he do that? Isn’t the game over?” Ryan shook his head. “It’s never been over. It’s just... dormant. He must be trying to reactivate it—or use its power for something.” Anna’s stomach churned. “We need to take this to Principal Katie. She has to know what’s going on.” --- A Sec
THE REFLECTION GAME chapter : 62 Unwitting Players
The next morning, the students of Sanctum of Mirrors returned to their usual routines, oblivious to the danger lurking among them.Anna and her friends gathered in the dining hall, where the chatter of students echoed against the enchanted ceilings. The room was abuzz with excitement about the upcoming inter-school competition with Obsidian Crescent—a rivalry steeped in both magic and mistrust.Logan jabbed his fork into his scrambled eggs. “I don’t trust this competition. It feels... off.”Mia rolled her eyes. “You don’t trust anything. Maybe it’s just a way for the schools to show off their skills.”Ryan smirked. “Or maybe they’re just trying to spy on us, like we’d do the same if we had the chance.”Anna, however, was lost in thought, her mind lingering on the book they’d found and the secrets it revealed about the Reflection Game. “What if there’s more to this than just rivalry?” she murmured.Logan raised an eyebrow. “You mean, like another layer to the game?”Anna nodded. “Or ma
THE REFLECTION GAME Chapter 61 : A Betrayal Within
The tension in Sanctum of Mirrors was thick as the senior staff of the school gathered in the Principal’s Chamber. The grand circular room, illuminated by enchanted chandeliers, exuded an air of authority. At the center stood Principal Katie, a tall, composed woman with piercing green eyes that seemed to see through souls. She folded her hands behind her back, waiting for silence. To her left sat Headmaster Ewan, a stern man known for his mastery of elemental magic. Next to him was Headmistress Liora, who specialized in dreamscapes and illusions. Around the table were the other senior teachers: Professor Armand of combat training, Professor Evelynn of spell theory, and Professor Helia, the youngest, who oversaw magical artifacts and their histories. “Thank you all for coming on such short notice,” Katie began, her voice steady yet firm. “I’ve called this meeting because of recent... disturbances within the school.” Liora raised an eyebrow. “Are you referring to the Crescent studen
THE REFLECTION GAME chapter 60 : The Rivalry
The peaceful days at the Sanctum of Mirrors were suddenly disrupted when Principal Katie called for an urgent assembly in the grand hall. The students, buzzing with curiosity, quickly gathered in the enormous, echoing space. Anna, Logan, Mia, Ryan, and Zara sat together near the middle, their expressions a mix of intrigue and concern. Katie stood on the elevated stage, his silver robes shimmering under the enchanted chandeliers. “Students,” she began, her voice steady but grave, “you are aware of the sacred purpose of this institution—to train and protect young souls blessed with supernatural abilities. However, it has come to my attention that another school, The Obsidian Crescent, is working against us.” The room erupted into murmurs. The Obsidian Crescent was infamous for its dark practices and competitive rivalry with the Sanctum. Unlike the Sanctum, which trained students to balance power with responsibility, the Crescent encouraged mastery of forbidden arts and ruthless ambit
THE REFLECTION GAME chapter : 59 The Principal’s Summons
When midterm break ended, the Sanctum of Mirrors was abuzz with activity as students returned. Anna and her friends walked through the grand gates of the school, their eyes scanning the familiar stone walls and towering spires. Despite the normalcy, the glowing marks on their wrists served as a constant reminder of the Reflection Game’s lingering presence. The hallways were alive with chatter about the break. Students compared spell techniques they’d practiced at home, shared stories of family adventures, and exchanged enchanted trinkets gifted by relatives. But for Anna and her friends, their break had been far from ordinary. --- The Principal’s Summons The next morning, as the students gathered for breakfast in the grand dining hall, an enchanted parchment appeared in front of Anna. The glowing script read: “Anna Nilsen, report to the principal’s office immediately.” Her friends exchanged worried glances. “Why would he summon you?” Logan asked, his brow furrowed. Ann
THE REFLECTION GAME Chapter : 58 The Origins of the Reflection Game
Back at Sanctum of Mirrors, the five friends sat huddled in the library, pouring over every book, scroll, and fragment they could find about the Reflection Game. After their harrowing experience at Cravenwood Manor, they needed answers—answers about where the game had come from and why it had chosen them. Zara flipped through a brittle, ancient manuscript titled The Forgotten Mirrors. “Listen to this,” she said, her voice tinged with urgency. “‘The Reflection Game was born in the Age of Shadows, forged by the council of the Seven Immortals as a test for the worthy and a trap for the greedy.’” Anna leaned closer, her eyes scanning the page. “It says here that the game wasn’t just a test—it was a safeguard. A way to protect powerful relics and knowledge from falling into the wrong hands.” “Protect?” Mia asked, her brow furrowed. “It nearly killed us.” Ryan chimed in, “It probably wasn’t meant for random people like us. The Immortals must’ve created it for their descendants or chose
THE REFLECTION GAME Chapter : 57 THE REVELATION
That evening, as the students gathered in the manor’s grand hall for a brief reprieve, whispers filled the room. Stories of those who didn’t return from the final trial circulated, and a heavy tension blanketed the air. Logan, Anna, Ryan, Mia, and Zara sat together at a corner table, their glowing orb resting between them. “Why does Kael look so smug?” Mia muttered, nodding toward the headmaster, who stood at the front of the hall with his hands clasped behind his back. “Because he knows something we don’t,” Zara said, her voice tinged with bitterness. Anna glanced around the room, noticing how other students clutched their retrieved objects with unease. The seniors, especially Lyra, seemed too calm—like they knew more than they let on. “Why do I feel like we’re playing right into their hands?” Logan whispered. Before anyone could respond, Kael stepped forward, his booming voice silencing the room. “Congratulations to all who survived the maze,” he began. “Your efforts have pr
THE REFLECTION GAME CHAPTER : 56 the second night
The second night at Cravenwood Manor was unlike anything they had experienced before. The students barely managed to sleep, as the house seemed to come alive. Whispers echoed through the halls, doors creaked open and shut on their own, and shadows moved where there should have been none. Anna tossed and turned in her bed, unable to shake the feeling that she was being watched. She sat up and looked around the room. Logan was asleep on the floor near the door, his arm draped over his head. Ryan was snoring softly in the corner, while Mia hugged her pillow tightly, her face twisted in discomfort. She decided to take a walk, hoping the fresh air would help clear her mind. As she slipped out of the room, she heard faint footsteps behind her. “Couldn’t sleep either?” Logan whispered, appearing by her side. Anna shook her head. “This place is... suffocating.” Logan nodded. “Yeah, I keep feeling like something’s going to jump out at us. Maybe I’m just paranoid.” They walked in silence
THE REFLECTION GAME chapter 55 : A Journey to the Old House
The announcement came the morning after their trials in the Hall of Mirrors. Headmistress Seraphine gathered the students in the Great Hall, her voice echoing through the high ceilings. “Today marks the start of a significant tradition for all students,” she began. “Each year, the chosen few are taken to Cravenwood Manor, a historic part of our school. There, you will spend three days testing your limits, bonding as a group, and learning the true essence of unity. Only the senior students have experienced this rite before. Prepare yourselves. The old house has… secrets.” Excitement mixed with unease as whispers spread through the hall. Logan leaned toward Anna. “Why do I feel like this is going to be worse than the Night of Revelations?” Anna rolled her eyes. “Because it probably is.” --- Arriving at Cravenwood Manor The bus ride to Cravenwood Manor was filled with chatter, though the group remained on edge. Mia kept glancing out the window, watching the dense forest grow thic
