A mirror in a thrift shop promises rehearsals for tomorrow. Stand before it, and it shows your mistakes before you make them. People queue with job interviews, first dates, apologies. The mirror reveals spills, awkward jokes, missed exits. Armed with previews, they avoid errors. One person sees nothing; their tomorrow is blank. They buy the mirror, hoping to fill the future with something worth reflecting. The next day, the mirror finally shows a smile.
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