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Mirror, Mirror

The abandoned cathedral loomed above her, one large white spire emerging like a beacon from the black forest around it. Lost as she was, Reggie ran towards it, racing the ominous clouds that were threatening to break over her at any moment. She emerged into the clearing, finding half of the structure had long since become a casualty to a past war.

Reggie stumbled inside just as a crack of thunder heralded the first rain. Cursing her own stupidity and recklessness, she threw herself on to a creaking pew in one of the remaining side chapels, hoping years of mildew wouldn’t cause it to collapse beneath her. Looking around, she saw that nothing remained except some crumbling wall mosaics and in one corner an old mirror, tarnished with age.

“Regina,” a voice whispered.

Her heart caught in her chest and she sat up, looking around the small area. The reflective surface of the mirror shimmered as though caught by light, though there was none.

“Regina,” it whispered. “Come, tell me what you most desire.”

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Stovohobo
Posted about 1 year ago

Oh, that’s kewl….nice descriptions.
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blueyedwonder
Posted about 1 year ago

really nice imagery and descriptive words here…i hope you’re planning on sequeling?
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Batak Beatrix
Posted about 1 year ago

Unless someone beats me to it…
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T.F. Torrey
Posted about 1 year ago

I love the setting of a crumbling cathedral in the middle of a black forest. This could be lots of fun.
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THX 0477
Posted about 1 year ago

Oooh, kind of creepy. I like it. Wonder who would beat you to doing a sequel to your own story.
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horrorfan13
Posted about 1 year ago

I like this. I definitely want to know what happens next.
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m8ryx
Posted about 1 year ago

This is really nice. Really paints a picture.
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cainegreene
Posted about 1 year ago

Excellent imagery. Who is calling Regina we all want to know.