You have nicely descriptive phrases in here, @cryptofi. You start with
It was a rainy and wet day
You set a gloomy mood, a mood appropriate for the news that someone has died. Your expedition in the attic reveals
dust on the mirror
With a frame that has inscriptions
in an ancient style.
You have laid the foundation for an extraordinary event. Sure enough, the mirror has mysterious powers.
Thank you for sharing this story in response to the prompt, and thank you for engaging with other writers in the Ink Well community.