The Mirrored World🔊

Once upon a time, in an era not unlike our own, there existed a quiet, peaceful town named Livena. Livena was a microcosm of tranquility nestled within the sprawling greens and towering peaks. The town had a peculiar reputation though. It was known as the village where reality intertwined with illusion— the birthplace of the Mirror. Not an ordinary mirror, but a fabled one, often spoken of, but only seen by a chosen few.

The Mirror was no common embellishment but a mystic entity. It was told that whoever looked into it could see not only their reflection but another world. This world was said to be an echo of our own, a mirrored world, a world where your innermost desires, hopes, ambitions, and fears took the form of reality.

The inconspicuous artefact was under the guard of an ancient, wise woman named Elena. Elena was the guardian and perhaps, the only one who could truly comprehend the mirror's enigma, and she was the one who chose the deserving ones to take a glimpse into the mirror.

One day, a young lad named Tobias approached Elena. Toby was an ambitious dreamer. He wished to see the mirrored world, to experience the thrill of witnessing his fantasies vividly. Tobey's request was not frivolous, Elena realized. She decided it was Toby who would be the next to unveil the mysteries of the mirror.

Elena guided Tobias to a humble cabin, and there, on an ancient wooden table, rested the Mirror, appearing rather insignificant. Tobias was instructed to just look - to behold his untold stories unfolding. Trembling with anticipation, Tobias peered into the mirror.

Incredibly, the reflection swirled to reveal the mirrored world—an alternate version of Livena. It was exactly like his own world, but astonishingly different. It was Livena as he had dreamed of it. He saw himself accomplishing remarkable feats. He saw a realm reflecting his dreams and aspirations. Tobias spent hours lost in that enchanting world that seemed so much better than his own.

Once he surfaced from his voyage, he was not the same. He was ecstatic and visibly ignited. He thanked Elena and dashed back to his world, determined to make his world equal to the one he'd witnessed.

Days rolled into months, and months into years. Tobias worked tirelessly, his ambition fueled by the vision he had seen in the mirror. Little by little, Tobias started to see transformations. He realized his actions were echoing in his world. The changes were little, almost unnoticeable, but certainly present. Tobias was making dreams manifest.

After a long, arduous journey of a decade, Tobias succeeded in making his world akin to the mirrored world. The bluebell fields that had once only been a dream now stretched out under the crystal-clear skies of Livena, the scholar academy that had solely been a desire now stood proudly in the centre of the town. Tobias’ reality was now a mirror of his dreams.

Looking back, he realized the magic that the Mirror held. It was not just a window to witness an alternate world but a tool to inspire, to motivate, to fuel dreams to make them come true. But most importantly, it taught Tobias a valuable lesson. He understood that the mirrored world was not a separate entity. It was a reflection of his desires, passions and fears, and anything he truly sought could be made real in his own world. The mirror did not create the world; instead, it simply showed what was possible.

Embracing the Mirror's wisdom, Tobias lived out his days as a shining example of what one could achieve if they were motivated by their dreams and not their fears. The tale of Tobias and the Mirror continued to inspire generations in Livena, reminding them that their world was but a reflection of their inner selves - you become what you behold.