A tall figure.
Far too tall to be human.
Its arms stretched almost to the floor.
Its face had no eyes.
Only a wide smile.
The stranger screamed.
The creature grabbed him...
And pulled him backward into complete darkness.
The mirror returned to normal.
Jack stumbled backward.
Then he noticed something impossible.
His reflection wasn't copying his movements anymore.
It was still standing in front of the mirror.
Watching him.
Smiling.
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Jack ran from the room.
When he reached the lobby, the manager was waiting.
"I warned you."
"What is that thing?"
The manager looked at the old fireplace before answering.
"No one knows."
