#1 THE MIRROR THAT WHISPERS

Dear Morthan

Every night, my mirror murmurs my name until I answer. When I do, I see someone else’s reflection smile back. Should I smash it, or keep listening?

A. Nonymous

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Dear A. Nonymous

Never break a mirror that speaks; it might be the only one telling you the truth.

Feed it something reflective—silver spoons or a handful of mercury—to keep it docile.

When it finally says your name correctly, step through...