Barely There [Elsha's Mirror Challenge]

by emma jo_234

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A crisp wind pierced my skin as I strode down a narrow side road, quickly so I wouldn’t miss the bus. I closed my eyes, trying to act like I could keep it together.

“Hurry,” I breathed to myself, speeding up.

I eyed the ground, trying to stop my eyes from watering as I marched down the street. The pavement was littered with empty Cheetos bags, soda cans, dead leaves, and….

Something silvery caught my eye, a glimmer of light. I bent down and realized I was staring at a sliver of mirror.

I hadn’t looked in the mirror since…well. Since.

I studied the girl in the mirror. She looked about fourteen. Orange curls and freckles. Bright blue eyes.

My eyes scared me as I leaned in for a closer look. There was something so sad, so lonely, about the eyes in the mirror. They were full of heartbreak, full of terror. There was real pain under the sweet blue. I gave a small cry and real tears came.

I could still see a glimpse of the girl before me, the girl who had never been raped.

But just barely.

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Comments

  1. Barely There [Elsha's Mirror Challenge]

    Mistress Elsha Hawk's Buddy Icon Mistress Elsha Hawk

    Posted 2 months ago

    Whoa! Chilling! Love the description of her eyes. It really brings all of the pain and a sense of loss together.

    Dramatic entry!
    LoA

  2. Barely There [Elsha's Mirror Challenge]

    flute faerie's Buddy Icon flute faerie

    Posted 2 months ago

    That’s really emotional, and I love the focus on her eyes. They sound more like the mirror than the actual mirror.

  3. Barely There [Elsha's Mirror Challenge]

    User 8538's Buddy Icon User 8538

    Posted 2 months ago

    omg….shivers down my spine. This could be a good story with a happy ending. Seguel pls.

  4. Barely There [Elsha's Mirror Challenge]

    someday_93's Buddy Icon someday_93

    Posted 2 months ago

    wow. just…wow. I’ve read this like three times now…this has to be one of my favorite ficlets ever. tis awesome.
    LoA

  5. Barely There [Elsha's Mirror Challenge]

    howhardlifeis' Buddy Icon howhardlifeis

    Posted 2 months ago

    yeahh i agree..this was pretty amazing..off to read the sequel

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