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Title: The Enchanted Mirror in the Antique Shop

Level: Intermediate (B2)

#Story :

Sophie, a lover of antiques, discovers a mysterious mirror in a hidden shop called Curiosities and Wonders. The mirror shows her a different version of the shop, brighter and magical. When she touches the glass, Sophie is pulled into this enchanted world, where she meets an elderly woman who reveals that the mirror reflects people’s desires and fears. Sophie explores and finds a garden with a glowing fountain, where she encounters a confident version of herself. Realizing this is the version of herself she had been seeking, Sophie returns with a newfound sense of peace. When she looks back, the shop has vanished, leaving only an empty alleyway behind.



#Vocabulary :

  • Ornate – highly decorated with complex patterns.
  • Reflection – the image seen in a mirror or other reflective surface.
  • Manifest – to show or reveal something clearly.
  • Gateway – an entrance to another place or world, often magical.
  • Enchanted – made magical or filled with charm and mystery.



#Grammar Focus:

  • Past Continuous for Scene Setting
  • Used to describe ongoing actions in the past. Example: “Sophie was browsing the shop when she noticed the mirror.”
  • Relative Clauses for Extra Information
  • Adds details using who, which, or that. Example: “The woman, who seemed to know Sophie’s thoughts, explained the mirror’s power.”
  • Modal Verbs of Ability and Permission
  • Words like could and may to indicate possibility or permission. Example: “She could explore the shop freely, finding hidden doors and items.”



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