"Az!" A woman of 26 exclaimed, looking up from her sewing. "Azkedelia Zumo! Stay away from that! And for goodness sake, don't open the box." "Aww, c'mon,Mum." 10 year old Azkedelia whined, turning from the open closet. "It's just a box. It's not gonna bite."

"I know that dear, but I still don't want you to open it."

Azkedelia slumped away, to her bedroom. Her mum was hiding something from her, and she'd do anything to find out what.

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"Az." Said a voice at the door. "Can I come in?" "Sure, Dad." Az replied.

"I found this and thought you might like it." Said the mirror that walked through the door. Behind it was a man wearing glasses. He hung the mirror on a conveniently placed nail on the wall. "There, perfect." He said.

"Thanks dad." Azkedelia smiled, giving her step-father a big hug. Her black hair and pale skin contrasted with his blond curls and tanned features, as did her mother's; but it was in a good way. "I was spring cleaning when I found it." Azkedelia's step-father explained. "Well, I'd better get going, before I'm late for work. Love you."

He gave Azkedelia a goodbye kiss, (which the girl was only too happy to return) and left, shutting the door on the way out. Azkedelia inspected the oval, blue mirror, which was almost as tall as she was. From the looks of things, something had been attached to each side of the mirror, possibly to hold it up.

Azkedelia picked up her and began to brush her straight, jet-black hair. Suddenly she saw a face flash across the mirror. Azkedelia dropped her brush and screamed. The door flew open, and there stood her mother, who's looks of concern soon changed to anger.

"Where did you get that?" Demanded Azkedelia's mother. "Dad." Azkedelia explained, shaking from shock. "All I did was brush my hair, and I saw a face, and I screamed." "Dinner's ready." Azkedelia's mum suddenly exclaimed, changing the subject. "You go down, and I'll be right there." Azkedelia did as she was told, still shaking slightly.

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Okay. That's the end of chapter one. Any ideas, just say so, and I'll try to add them.