A Mere Reflection
One of the reasons he had bought this house was the beautiful, big, gilt-framed mirror in the main bathroom. It was really a “Lady’s Mirror,” but he liked it.
Every time he came in, he stopped and stared into it; not from ego, he didn’t frighten small children, but he was far from handsome. It was as if he was staring into a different world.
Suddenly, yesterday, he found himself staring out. How could that possibly happen? His sister came in and looked around. He shouted, but she left. Could no-one see him? How was he going to get out?
Go to Rochelle’s Addicted to Purple site, and use her Wednesday photo as a prompt to write a complete 100 word story
Archon's Den 
Oh my!! like the Twilight Zone!! very well penned!!
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And thank you! Aren’t we great? Modest too. 🙂
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haha! there was an episode in Twilight Zone where a young girl was stuck inside a wall and her mom couldn`t get her out…I will never forget that.
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Creepy, Archon. Good work.
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Thank you kind sir. I didn’t consciously imitate Twilight Zone. I’m never sure where my mind is going to take me. Sometimes, I turn the ignition key, and it won’t turn over. 😯
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I can just hear Curly, of The Three Stooges fame saying, “I’m tryin’ a think, but nuttin’s happening.”
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Great creepy story.
Claire
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Usually, my stuff is upbeat, happy, and wholesome. Occasionally, like the photo with the twisted trees, when I got into this, I try something a little darker. I’m glad you approve. 🙂
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A sense of creepy and the above Twilight Zone references are perfect.
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Ah, you found my theme music. 😉
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Charles Lutwitdge Dodgson would have understood.
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Perhaps, but we need Cliff’s Notes to understand Lewis Carroll, or perhaps not – eat this, drink that, smoke this stuff. If he published today, the DEA would be his most attentive customer. 😕
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I would love to hear what happens next! Very interesting story, well done 🙂
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Thanx for stopping in. I’d like to hear what happens next also, but my brain only runs to 100 words of inspiration at a time. 😉
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Oops, not just any old mirror, then. I’d also like to know what happens next. I wonder if he can move around in there or if he’s completely trapped?
Nice story!
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Yeaah, he can’t be the only one trapped in there. Apparently a bachelor (only his sister searched for him), perhaps he could find a mirror-image girlfriend in there, if he walks around the horses.
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Looking out or looking in–hard to tell sometimes. Sounds like it could be the beginning of an interesting day.
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It could be the beginning of short but interesting times – unless there’s something in the mirror-refrigerator. 😕
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Dear Archon,
Your story reflects creepiness at its finest. Helluva predicament. Well done.
shalom,
Rochelle
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I thrive on your compliments. Thank you 🙂
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As our old daughter once famously said, “I never had a problem like that before.” I like the way you used the title to reflect (ha, ha) what was happening in the story. Not sure I want to go into the bathroom now.
janet
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This is the kind of problem you only get once. You’re okay in the bathroom – unless you have to follow me. Thanx for reading, and especially for appreciating the title value. 😀
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Hmm, break the mirror? That might either free him or kill him.
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I think he should assure that that’s the last resort. As long as he’s out in time to read my next week’s submission. 😉
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The magic of mirrors. I love it. Well done.
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What you see, is not always what you get. 😯 Thanx.
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What a bad place to be! So much for looking into and admiring the mirror.
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Perhaps not. He hasn’t tried to leave the mirror-bathroom yet. He may be in a better place. 😕 Thanx for stopping by – again.
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Archon, Those mirrors this week are tricky. Good story and well written. 🙂 —Susan
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They’re tricky all the time. A handsome young lad like me walks in, and the mirror shows some chubby, dumpy, old dude. It’s not fair, I tell you!
Did I remember to access your story this week? Or was I too busy looking in the mirror? 😕
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*This* is what the button does :p
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😕 🙂
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Pretty cool!
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Thanx for the visit. I’m glad ya liked it. 🙂
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Great twist. You’re definitely on a roll with the flashes…
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