The Main Character

I get unnerved every time I see my own reflection. I’ve tried telling people about my fear, and they brush it off as a self-conscious behaviour. They quickly jump in to the conversation to tell me how pretty I am, and I can’t help but roll my eyes at the compliment. Next subject, please. 

My problem isn’t about my appearance, it’s the presence looming behind the glass. I know that someone is watching me, but it’s difficult to prove. I’ve smashed my bathroom mirror to pieces, but there is always someone there in other reflective surfaces.The one thing I can’t place about this stalking creature is whether I alone am being watched, or if everyone is at risk. 

No one believes me, so they aren’t worried the way I am. It’s haunting, and worst of all is that I stand alone in this opinion.