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Through the Looking Glass

Distorted Realities

By Julian WestPublished 3 years ago 1 min read
Through the Looking Glass
Photo by Dare Artworks on Unsplash

Alice had always been curious. She had explored Wonderland and had even ventured into the depths of the rabbit hole. But when she stumbled upon a looking glass, she couldn't resist the urge to see what was on the other side.

As she stepped through the glass, she found herself in a world that was both familiar and strange. Everything was reversed, as if she was looking at a mirror image of her own world. The sky was below her feet and the ground was above her head. The trees grew upside down and the animals walked on their hind legs.

Alice was fascinated by this new world and began to explore. She met a talking cat who spoke in riddles and a group of playing cards who were always arguing. She even came across a version of herself, who seemed to be just as curious as she was.

But as she continued to explore, Alice began to realize that this world was not as whimsical as it seemed. The playing cards were constantly at war with each other, and the talking cat seemed to know more than he let on. Alice started to feel like she was being watched, like something was lurking in the shadows.

As she tried to find her way back to her own world, Alice realized that she had to be careful. This world was full of danger and she couldn't trust anyone. She had to rely on her own wit and courage to make it back home.

Finally, after what felt like hours of wandering, Alice found the looking glass again. She stepped through it and was relieved to find herself back in her own world. But she couldn't shake the feeling that something was still watching her, waiting for her to return to the other side of the looking glass.

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About the Creator

Julian West

I will try to transport you to enchanting lands, evoke heartfelt emotions, and ignite your sense of wonder. Join me as we explore the limitless possibilities and get lost in the magic of words together. Thank you for reading my stories

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