🌌“That which we call substance and reality is shadow and illusion, and that which we call shadow and illusion is substance and reality.”
— H.P. Lovecraft🌌
Fragments of shattered glass litter the floor. The steel sphere of his destructive action rolls across the floor till it reaches a barrier, then silence. The once beautiful antique mirror which adorned the wall of his living space is now scattered. Anger forgotten for the moment "what?" Eyes not believing, "that is impossible!".
Looking through the mirror frame not comprehending what is before him, "no!" Stepping forward to investigate further "it's not real!'
Still Yunho with hesitation steps closer. What he sees, what is before him, his mind can not be assured of validity of. Curiosity drives him to investigate. Standing on a chair against the wall he peers in, amazement and wonder, "is that a motorcycle?" he whispers to himself. A force within himself impels him, stepping through the frame with agile grace, a new world greets him.
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Yunho sits quietly on his sofa sipping his americano, reflecting on that moment, the moment that drove him to break that mirror, it was her. He can still hear the sound of her high heels as she walks away. "Not compatible" that is what she said! "Compatible!" He whispers angrily. "Mind games!" Always the mind games with her. His handsome features crease with frustration, "I will show her mind games!" He smiles with wicked anticipation.
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From amateur to novice till he became the master of the mirror, the new world or best described as dimension, opened many gateways, his knowledge expanded till he could explore and navigate with ease. Over time his skills improved and many pathways opened. Unlike explorers before him he did not need sea vessels, only glass. As his skill set improved more doorways revealed themselves. Over time he did not need to break the glass simply he walked through. Each new world held its own unique attraction, yes he eventually had his favourites. Some are more dangerous than others, the creatures, bizarre! Soaking in all that was laid before him, mastering skills he never had considered or conceived possible. The landscapes, some more hospitable others barren as any desert. Over the passage of time, he explored all that opened their gates to him.
Freedom was intoxicating, society and their rules be damned!
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Scanning his mind palace, for the perfect location. Location location location! It has to be perfect and with easy access. " Ah, perfect," he murmurs. Now to set his plan into action.
Yunho and his conscience both agree this is for her benefit, she needs protection mostly from her own stupidity! Dumping him! That was stupid!
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With fierce determination and stubborn belief that he is doing what is right and deserved, he visualizes and constructs till his plan is complete. Admiring his architectural skills, he smiles, now for the finishing touches. Interior design is another skill mastered, he laughs. Now it's time to shop.
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Sleekly like a predator stalking its prey Yunho watches her and follows. "Who is this loser?" He angrily mutters, as he observes his lady dining with a handsome stranger. Smiling! She is smiling at him! "I bet she thinks they are compatible!" He mutters sarcastically. "Soon, very soon" he whispers into the night.
"It is time" Yunho tells himself everything is ready, set and go. Her stupidity is out of control, third dinner with 'that loser!'. Watching as she eats her meal and smiles, a genuine smile, which belongs to him only. "Tonight" he states, staring at her happy face.
Using the key she never knew existed, Yunho, like a cat burglar, enters her apartment, with purpose entering her bedroom. Her sleeping form, ' so innocent' and gullible he thinks to himself. As her eyes open he smiles at her as he places the chloroformed material against her face.
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Yunho sits quietly sipping his americano on his sofa. His gaze is directed at the mirror framed against the wall. Standing up he heads towards the mirror, "time to visit my lady love" he chuckles.
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Missing posters around the city, now tattered and torn from the elements and time, depict his lady love.
