The Saviour Miraculous Mirror - Shrishti Verma - STD 8- 12

On a shiny spring day, a normal afternoon at school turned into a mysterious adventure. Sheena and Ree, a perfect duo, got into a heated argument with their sincere classmate Aaliya.

The terrace was quiet, bathed in sunlight, except for the shrilling pitch of their voices. The tension reached its peak,Sheena, overwhelmed by anger, pushed Aaliya. She slipped falling from the fifth floor. Motionless, blood pooling beneath her, she lay still. For a moment, time froze.

"Is she alive?" Sheena whispered, trembling.

"Perhaps," Ree replied, her voice breaking.

They rushed to the hospital. Aaliya lay in bed, her parents sobbing. The doctor’s voice was grave "She might regain consciousness, but for now, she’s in a coma."

Guilt wrapped around Sheena and Ree like chains. Back home, Sheena tried to calm herself. As she stood before her mirror, something changed. It shimmered oddly, not like glass but like stardust. Drawn in, she reached out her reflection blinked, not in sync.

"You have come," it whispered.

It was her, but gentler,softer eyes, calmer breath, an unshakable stillness.

"How is this real?" Sheena whispered.

"I felt your pain. I know something happened. Tell me."

"It was an accident. Aaliya—she’s in the hospital. It’s our fault."

"Pain leaves shadows—even here. I felt it too."

"I wish we could undo it."

There was silence. Then her reflection’s eyes glinted. "What if you brought my world’s Aaliya to yours? She's whole and happy. Only we would know."

Sheena's heart pounded. Then the mirror dimmed.

Next morning, with hope burning in her eyes, Sheena told Ree, "Maybe God is giving us a chance."

"What are you saying?"

"A portal to another world. Aaliya is fine there. We can bring her here."

They returned to the mirror at the same time. It sparkled once more. Ree touched it. Warmth surged. Together, they stepped through.

They flowed through a liquid portal, galaxies swirling around them. It felt like floating through a cosmic ocean.

With a jolt, they landed. The world was brighter,sun a deeper gold, sky tinted with pink roses, air sweet like spring blossoms.

From a distance, Sheena saw herself—another version, calm and kind. They embraced. She guided them to school. Aaliya was walking home.

Overcome, they hugged her tightly. Their hearts raced.

"We need to talk," Ree said. "It concerns you."

Aaliya paused. "I felt it. You harmed me, didn’t you?"

"Yes," Sheena choked out.

"In this world, we share emotional echoes. Pain ripples through us. I tried to heal the other me. But I failed."

"Come with us," Sheena pleaded.

"But I have a life here," Aaliya said softly.

Silence fell. Then alternate Sheena stepped forward. "She can share her soul. Your Aaliya will awaken. But she'll lose half her lifespan."

Aaliya stepped forward. "I want to. I forgive you both. You don't deserve this weight."

She closed her eyes. A golden light rose from her chest, floating upward like a star. It shimmered with silent magic. Time slowed. None of them blinked.

When it vanished, Aaliya opened her eyes, teary. They all hugged tightly. Sheena and Ree gave her their earrings as tokens.

They returned to the mirror—but it was dull.

"Only one crossing per mirror," alternate Sheena murmured.

"Then mine," Ree said quickly.

At her home, they found the mirror shimmering again. They hugged their other selves and Aaliya, stepped through, and returned.

They rushed to the hospital. Through the glass, they saw Aaliya awake, in her father’s arms.

She saw them and smiled. "Come in."

"Forgive us," they said together, voices trembling.

She smiled gently. "You saved me. I felt everything. The soul inside me remembers. Thank you."

They embraced. The pain lifted. Guilt melted. And their story ended with a smile.

As Aaliya smiled at them, their guilt seemed to melt away. The weight on their hearts lifted, but it wasn't just because Aaliya was okay. It was because they, too, had found forgiveness—not just from her, but from themselves.

Sheena whispered, "I feel like we’ve been given a second chance... not just for her, but for us."

Ree nodded, eyes brimming with tears. "We’ve healed more than just her, haven't we?"

Aaliya’s smile softened. “You don’t need to carry the weight anymore.”

As the three of them embraced, the mirror, a symbol of everything they had gone through, faded from their minds. It wasn’t the mirror that saved them, but the courage to face their actions and the love they found along the way. And with that, the past was finally put to rest.

So, the story ended with hearts healed, forgiveness embraced, and smiles restored.

About the Author:

Meet Shrishti Verma:

Shrishti Verma is a 16-year-old student of SPS Convent School with a soulful pen and a curious mind. When she's not lost in books or crafting stories, she’s writing emotionally resonant essays for her growing audience on Substack — pieces that dive deep into personal growth, human connection, and the quiet moments that shape us.

Her dream is to write fiction that feels achingly real and essays that leave readers reflecting long after they’re done reading. A fan of The Mountain Is You, Shrishti draws strength and inspiration from her greatest role models — her parents — whose love and resilience continue to shape her journey.

Writing is not just her passion, but her way of connecting deeply with the world. She shared this story with the hope that it will touch a reader’s heart — just as writing it touched hers.

About the Story

This story was submitted by the author as an entry for the BhashaLab Ultimate Story Writing Competition, 2025. We appreciate their creativity, thoughtful expression, and the courage to share their voice with a wider audience. Thank you!

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