Jack blinked as he stepped out of the shimmering light of the mirror, his heart racing from the thrill and confusion of his unexpected journey. This new world felt vibrant yet disorienting, everything around him tinted with a sheen of normality that belied its strangeness. He had always wanted an escape, but this wasn’t exactly how he had envisioned it.
As he took in his surroundings, Jack realized he was in a cozy living room that looked almost identical to his own but with some small differences. Colorful throw pillows adorned the couch, and there was a shelf packed with books featuring titles he had never seen. The walls were decorated with cheerful artwork that seemed more whimsical than anything he had in his previous life.
“Jamie! Can we play now?” a bubbly voice broke through his thoughts. Jack turned to find a younger girl with curly brown hair bouncing into the room. Her eyes glimmered with excitement as she rushed toward him.
“Uh… sure, Sally,” he said cautiously, still not fully grasping how to navigate life as Jamie. The name felt foreign on his tongue, yet oddly fitting.
Sally’s face lit up with joy. “Yay! I’ve got a new puzzle we can work on together! Come on!” She tugged at his hand, pulling him toward a small table covered in colorful puzzle pieces.
Jack—no, Jamie—sank into the chair, trying to wrap his mind around the transition while Sally chattered away about their favorite colors, games, and how much she loved having a big sister to play with. The instant bond between them felt genuine, a stark contrast to his previous life where he often felt more like a distant figure in his little sister’s life.
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