A series of increasingly unsettling and rapidly shifting reflections within the central nursery of the ‘Vivarium’ property have prompted a formal investigation by local authorities. Initial reports indicate the mirrors and reflective surfaces within the room are exhibiting a disturbing tendency to morph and display images that appear to be both reflections of the occupants and unsettling, almost predatory, variations of them. The event, which began escalating late yesterday, has raised serious concerns about the psychological state of the two prospective parents, Gemma and Simon, currently detained within the property.

The initial trigger appears to have been a simple attempt by Gemma to assess the suitability of a particularly ornate rocking horse. Witnesses – primarily Simon, who has been documenting the events for a personal project – reported the mirror immediately reflecting a figure that resembled a younger, more aggressive version of himself. Subsequent observations revealed a cascade of similar distortions, with images of monstrous, elongated limbs and vacant, unsettling eyes appearing within the reflections.

“It was…impossible,” Simon recounted during a brief interview conducted via video link from within the property. “One second I was looking at my own face, the next I was seeing this…thing. Like a version of me that hadn’t been kind to anyone. It wasn’t just a reflection, it felt…wrong.” He added, visibly shaken, “The nursery itself seems to be feeding off our anxieties, our doubts. It’s amplifying them.”

Local police, led by Detective Inspector Davies, are currently maintaining a perimeter around the property and have implemented a strict no-entry policy. Psychological assessments of Gemma and Simon are underway, with preliminary reports suggesting a significant level of stress and disorientation. The house itself, a seemingly ordinary suburban property purchased through an online estate agent, remains a focal point of intense scrutiny.

“We’re treating this with the utmost seriousness,” Inspector Davies stated in a press briefing earlier this morning. “The nature of the distortions – and the apparent emotional resonance – suggests a potentially complex and deeply unsettling phenomenon. We’re working to understand the root cause and, more importantly, to ensure the safety and well-being of those involved.”

The investigation is ongoing, and we will continue to provide updates as they become available.