The Speaking Mirror: An Urban Fantasy Short Story

Fairy-tales come true.
Or rather their items make appearances.
To those who search for them.


Frauke applies for a new job as software developer. After staying at home for six years, with her children. Can she convince the people she knows enough?



Nervous she stands in the ladies room. In front of the mirror. She thinks about her favorite fairy-tale of snow-white. What if the magic mirror really existed? Could it tell her about her job chances?



Then, her reflection winks back to her. Frauke thinks herself crazy.



A job interview, a voice talking, nobody can her beside her and a mirror that winks back at her. Join in on this fantastical job interview.