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THE REFLECTION GAME Chapter 9: The Journey to the Library
they approached. The shelves looked untouched, but Anna could feel something different in the air—something alive. “Start looking,” she said. “For anything that might explain why the book was here.” They spread out, their flashlights cutting through the darkness. --- It was Ryan who found it—a hidden panel in the back of the shelf, its wood warped and splintered. “Guys,” he called, his voice tight. “I think you need to see this.” Anna crouched beside him, running her fingers over the panel. With a bit of effort, she pried it open, revealing a small compartment. Inside was a leather-bound journal, its edges frayed with age. She opened it, and her breath caught. The handwriting was spidery and uneven, the ink faded but still legible. “The Mirror Game. A ritual passed down through whispers and fear. It grants power, but at a cost. The door it opens cannot be closed unless the game’s rules are followed precisely. To destroy the book or the mirror is to unleash what lies beyond.”
Last Updated : 2024-11-23THE REFLECTION GAME Chapter 10: Shadows in the Library
few minutes later full footsteps was head. Mai what that? Anna’s heart thudded loudly in her chest as she stared into the dark corridor behind them. The sound of footsteps had stopped, but the uneasy feeling lingered, curling around her like icy tendrils. “Maybe it’s just the echo of our steps,” she offered weakly, though she didn’t believe her own words. Logan shook his head, his jaw set. “No. Someone—or something—is here.” He quickly slipped the mirror-embossed book into his jacket, glancing around the room for another exit. The shadows in the room seemed to stretch and shift unnaturally, making the space feel smaller and more oppressive. “Keep close,” Logan whispered, motioning for Anna to follow him. They moved cautiously between the rows of shelves, the faint glow of a single lantern above casting flickering light on the ancient tomes. Anna kept her eyes trained on the shadows, her fingers brushing the edge of the journal she still clutched tightly. “What if whoever is fol
Last Updated : 2024-11-24THE REFLECTION GAME Chapter 11: Through the Looking Glass
Chapter 11: Through the Looking Glass Anna’s breath caught as she plunged into the mirror’s rippling surface. The sensation was disorienting—like falling through icy water, the air sucked from her lungs as a weightless pull dragged her deeper. She landed hard on something soft but solid. Gasping, she sat up and took in her surroundings. The ground beneath her hands was covered in shimmering silver grass, and towering trees with metallic bark stretched toward a kaleidoscopic sky. “Mia! Ryan!” Logan’s voice broke through the eerie silence as he tumbled through the portal behind Anna, rolling to his feet with practiced ease. He immediately scanned the area, his dagger drawn. Anna turned quickly to see Mia and Ryan lying sprawled a few feet away. Mia groaned as she pushed herself upright, her auburn hair tangled around her face. Ryan, always the quickest to recover, leapt to his feet and brushed off his jacket like they hadn’t just plunged into another dimension. “Where the hell are
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The transition back through the mirror was jarring, as if they’d been ripped through a whirlwind. Anna stumbled, her legs shaky as she emerged into the familiar surroundings of the library. The golden glow of the lamps and the towering shelves of books felt both comforting and unsettling after the surreal silver forest. Mia nearly collapsed beside her, clutching her satchel tightly to her chest. Ryan landed with a grunt, brushing himself off, while Logan was the last to step through, his dagger still gripped in his hand. “We made it,” Anna breathed, her voice shaky with relief. “Barely,” Ryan muttered, looking over his shoulder as if expecting the shadowy creatures to follow. Logan scanned the room, his sharp gaze darting to every corner. “Something’s wrong.” Anna frowned. “What do you mean?” “This isn’t where we left,” Logan said, his voice low and tense. Mia straightened, glancing around the library. The room was eerily quiet, the air thick with an unsettling stillness. Th
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The library had returned to an uneasy stillness, but the group knew better than to relax. The once-chaotic atmosphere had dimmed to a calm, almost oppressive quiet, and the repaired mirror loomed behind them like a silent sentinel. Anna leaned against a bookshelf, her chest heaving as she tried to process what had just happened. “Who could even want to destroy a place like this?” Logan’s eyes narrowed as he scanned the room, his dagger still in hand. “Someone powerful. Someone who knows what this realm is capable of.” Mia, still clutching her satchel, frowned. “But why? What’s the point of collapsing the Realm of Reflections?” “It’s not just about collapsing it,” Logan said, his tone heavy with unspoken worry. “If the mirrors break, the balance between worlds collapses too. That would create chaos across all dimensions, including ours.” Ryan whistled low, running a hand through his hair. “So, we’re not just fighting for our lives—we’re fighting to keep the world from f
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Anna’s breath came in shallow gasps as the light slowly dimmed, revealing their surroundings. They stood in a vast, circular chamber unlike anything she had seen before. The Heart of Reflections was a masterpiece of shimmering beauty and menacing energyTowering mirrors lined the walls, each glowing faintly and displaying fragments of countless worlds. The floor beneath their feet sparkled like polished obsidian, etched with glowing runes that pulsed softly, as if alive. But the most striking feature was the massive mirror at the center of the room. It was the largest they had encountered, its surface impossibly smooth and radiating an ominous golden light. The air around it crackled with energy, and Anna could feel its pull, like gravity drawing her closer. “This is it,” Logan said, his voice reverent yet wary. “The core of the Realm of Reflections.” Mia adjusted her satchel, her gaze darting to the surrounding mirrors. “It’s beautiful. But... it feels wrong.” Ryan, still
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Anna’s heart pounded as she watched. Her gaze shifted to the central mirror, which continued to pulse ominously, cracks forming along its edges. Whatever the figure had planned, it was already destabilizing the Heart of Reflections. "Anna!" Mia’s voice snapped her out of her thoughts. "We need to stabilize the mirror again! Do you remember the spell?" Anna hesitated, her mind racing. The symbols she’d activated earlier came back to her, glowing faintly in her memory. "I think I can do it, but I need time!" Ryan gritted his teeth, swinging his weapon at an approaching shadow creature. "We’ll buy you some. Just hurry!" Mia threw a vial at another creature, the glass shattering and releasing a burst of light that made the creature recoil. "Start the spell! I’ll cover you." Anna nodded, running toward the central mirror. The closer she got, the stronger the pull became, as if the mirror itself was reaching out to her. She placed her hands on its surface, the cold, slick texture
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The shimmering calm of the Heart of Reflections didn’t last long. As Anna and the group regrouped, an eerie vibration coursed through the chamber, reverberating off the mirrored walls. The air grew cold, and the light from the central mirror dimmed, its glow turning into a murky, unsettling hue. “What now?” Ryan groaned, still leaning on Mia for support. Logan tensed, drawing his dagger once again. “Something’s coming. Get ready.” Before anyone could respond, the mirrors lining the walls began to ripple like disturbed water. From within their depths emerged monstrous shapes—twisted figures with glowing eyes, their forms both solid and fluid, as if they were part shadow and part mirror. Anna froze, her pulse quickening. There were at least six of them, their hulking forms towering over the group. Each step they took sent vibrations through the floor, their guttural growls filling the chamber with menace. “What... what are those?” Mia whispered, her voice barely audible. Logan he
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THE REFLECTION GAME chapter: 88:Battle Against the Shadows
The Hall of Reflections trembled as the fight began. Anna’s reflection lunged first, shadowy tendrils slashing toward her. Anna barely dodged, rolling across the floor as the cold magic brushed past her skin. Logan countered by summoning a flaming barrier, blocking his reflection’s attack. “We need a plan!” he shouted. Mia ducked under a strike from her double, summoning a wave of wind that sent the shadow flying back. “Plan? How about we don’t die?” Ryan gritted his teeth as his reflection mimicked his every move. “They copy us. We need to outthink them!” Anna's mind raced. If their reflections copied their powers, then fighting them head-on wouldn’t work. They had to break the mirrors. “THE MIRRORS!” she shouted. “They’re tied to the mirrors! If we destroy them—” Her reflection grinned darkly. “Oh, Anna,” it whispered, voice laced with mockery. “You really think we came from the mirrors?” Before Anna could react, her double vanished, appearing behind her. A sharp
THE REFLECTION GAME chapter: 87:The Return of the Game
The Reflection’s Warning Anna barely slept that night. Every time she closed her eyes, she heard the voice whispering from the mirrors, calling to her, urging her to let it in. By morning, dark circles shadowed her eyes, and exhaustion clung to her like a heavy fog. But she forced herself to get up, pretending nothing was wrong. As she walked to breakfast with Logan, Mia, and Ryan, she kept her head down, avoiding the reflective surfaces along the hallways. Mia nudged her. “You look like you got into a fight with a spirit and lost.” Anna gave a weak smile. “Just didn’t sleep well.” Ryan studied her closely. “This is more than lack of sleep. You’ve been off since we got back from vacation.” Anna hesitated. She wanted to tell them—but how could she explain that her own reflection was haunting her? That it was whispering in her ears, waiting for something. Before she could speak, Logan suddenly froze. “Guys,” he said, voice tense, “look.” They turned to follow his gaz
