The Mirror That Refused Reflection
Showing Only What You Needed
A peculiar mirror stood in a marketplace. It reflected nothing unless someone approached with genuine intent. To the arrogant, it stayed blank. To the lost, it showed a path. To the hopeful, it showed wings. One day, a child saw herself older, wiser, kinder. That reflection remained in her heart, guiding her choices for a lifetime.
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