The Reflection
In a small coastal town, there stood an old Victorian house that had once belonged to the wealthy Hawthorne family. After a series of tragedies, including the mysterious drowning of the youngest daughter, Clara, the house was abandoned. The townsfolk claimed it was haunted, warning that anyone who gazed into its grand mirror would see more than just their reflection. One rainy evening, a curious young man named Alex, fascinated by urban legends, decided to explore the mansion. Armed with a flashlight and his camera, he pushed open the creaky front door, the air inside thick with dust and secrets. The house smelled of mildew and faded memories, and as he ventured through the darkened rooms, he felt a chill creeping up his spine. He finally found the parlor, where a large, ornate mirror hung on the wall, its surface clouded with age. It seemed to beckon him. Ignoring the warnings, he stepped closer, peering into the glass. For a moment, he only saw himself—a young man with tousled hair a...