They promise heaven, but leave you in hell. This is the story of how I escaped. When Martin met her, she was the answer to every prayer: brilliant, beautiful, and intense. She loved with a storm's fury, making him believe he'd finally found "The One." What felt like a fairy tale was, in fact, a meticulously crafted trap. Behind the Mirror is a raw, first-person account of a descent into the hidden world of a covert narcissist. This is not a clinical manual. It is the story of a man who had it all-success, stability, friends-and watched his world dissolve in the silent, manipulative grip of a partner who operated from the shadows. This book is your map through the darkness. It reveals: The hidden red flags everyone misses in the intoxicating "love bombing" phase. The insidious cycle of idealization, devaluation, and discard. The particular pain and shame experienced by male victims. A concrete, step-by-step path to reclaim your mind, rebuild your boundaries, and heal your life.