The Mirror That Started Teasing
A free A2-level English story for language learners, readable online in English, with an option to listen via the free Storyteller app.
Adrian's smart mirror starts making odd comments until he learns his sister turned on a joke mode.
Adrian had a new smart mirror in his bathroom. Every morning, it told him the weather and the time. He liked it because it was simple and quiet.
One Saturday, his sister Stella came to stay for the weekend. She loved gadgets and always wanted to try new settings.
On Sunday morning, Adrian stood in front of the mirror. "Good morning," said the mirror. "That shirt is an interesting choice today."
Adrian stopped and looked at the screen. "What did you say?"
"I said your shirt is interesting," the mirror said again. "Also, your hair looks a little wild this morning."
Adrian frowned. "This mirror never talked like this before."
He walked to the kitchen and found Stella at the table. "Did you do something to my mirror?" he asked.
Stella smiled. "I found a joke mode in the settings last night. I turned it on for fun."
"Please turn it off," Adrian said. "I don't need comments before coffee."
Stella laughed and went back to the bathroom. She opened the mirror's app and pressed a button. The joke mode turned off.
The next morning, Adrian stood in front of the mirror again.
"Good morning," said the mirror. "It is seven o'clock and sunny outside."
Adrian smiled and picked up his toothbrush. Quiet mornings were back.
