The Mysterious World of Haunted Mirrors - Part 1 The Myrtles Plantation Mirror
The Mysterious World of Haunted Mirrors
Mirrors have fascinated humanity for centuries, their shiny surfaces steeped in myth, superstition, and the unknown. To ancient Romans, they reflected the soul and could bring disaster if misused. Many cultures believed mirrors were more than mere objects; they were portals—gateways between worlds. The Chinese once thought mirrors revealed alternate dimensions, while in some traditions, they were tools for contacting spirits or glimpsing the future through mysterious practices like "catoptromancy."
This widespread belief in the supernatural power of mirrors has given rise to chilling tales of haunted mirrors. Some believe that mirrors trap souls or allow spirits to slip into our world. Even today, many cultures cover mirrors after a death to prevent spirits from becoming trapped—or worse, escaping. But what happens when a mirror becomes a conduit for something truly sinister?
Let’s dive into one of the most spine-chilling haunted mirror stories ever recorded: The Myrtles Plantation Mirror.
The Tragic Tale of Chloe and the Myrtles Plantation
The story begins in 1817 at the grand Myrtles Plantation in Louisiana. This sprawling estate, surrounded by moss-draped oaks, was a bustling place run by the Woodruff family and their slaves. Among them was Chloe, a slave who endured unimaginable cruelty at the hands of Clark Woodruff, including severe beatings and the mutilation of her ear. Forced to wear a green turban to hide her injuries, Chloe’s suffering would eventually drive her to thoughts of vengeance.
During the 9th birthday party of the Woodruffs' daughter, Chloe saw her chance. She baked a cake, laced with poisonous oleander leaves, aiming either to kill the family or make them ill enough to depend on her care. Tragically, the dose was lethal—Sara Woodruff and her daughter died. Chloe’s punishment was swift and brutal. Strangely, it wasn’t her masters but fellow slaves who turned on her,

hanging her and discarding her body in the Mississippi River. But Chloe’s death was far from the end of her story.
The Haunted Mirror
Today, the Myrtles Plantation is infamous for its paranormal activity, much of it attributed to Chloe. One of the most chilling artifacts on the property is a grand mirror hanging in the main hall. Visitors claim to see Chloe’s ghostly figure, green turban and all, staring back at them. Some even report seeing the spirits of Sara Woodruff and her daughter trapped within the glass, their faint outlines weeping or screaming silently from the other side.
But that’s not all. The mirror has a habit of warping reflections—distorting faces into grotesque images or showing scenes that aren’t there. Guests have also spotted unexplained handprints on the mirror, even though touching it is strictly forbidden. In a final twist, the wallpaper reflected in the mirror sometimes doesn’t match the actual walls, as though the mirr