The Mirror’s Second Reflection
Snow White’s Mirror Never Told the Whole Truth
Centuries after the Queen’s death, her mirror was unearthed from castle ruins—its surface fractured but still whispering. Scholars found that the mirror didn’t show beauty, but jealousy itself. Each reflection shimmered with what the viewer secretly desired. When one historian stared too long, she saw her face fade and another—smiling, younger—take her place. The artifact was sealed again, labeled simply: Do Not Look.
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