Chapters: 53/54 Fandom: Le Fantôme de l'Opéra | Phantom of the Opera & Related Fandoms, Le Fantôme de l'Opéra | Phantom of the Opera - Gaston Leroux, Phantom of the Opera - Lloyd Webber, The Phantom of the Opera (TV 1990), Phantom - Susan Kay Rating: Mature Warnings: Graphic Depictions Of Violence, Rape/Non-Con, Underage Relationships: Christine Daaé/Erik | Phantom of the Opera, Raoul de Chagny/Christine Daaé, The Persian/Madam Valerius Characters: Christine Daaé, Erik | Phantom of the Opera, Raoul de Chagny, The Persian (Phantom of the Opera), Madame Valérius, Madame Giry, La Sorelli, Comte Philippe de Chagny, Monsieur Reyer, The Managers (Phantom of the Opera), Joseph Buquet, La Carlotta Additional Tags: Angst, Grief, parent loss, Underage Rape/Non-con, Implied/Referenced Child Abuse, Past Abuse, Hurt/Comfort, Fluff, Eventual Romance, Slow Burn, Awkward Romance Series: Part 1 of The Opera Ghost Summary:

A different take on Gaston Leroux’s “Phantom of the Opera” attempting to answer some of the unanswered questions of the original novel, bringing its characters to life in a new and different way. Mostly canonical, but with a strong emphasis on creating a living, historically correct world for modern readers. This is the first novel in a trilogy that I hope to publish, but I would LOVE to get POTO fan feedback to make it as satisfying a read as one would wish. Thank you so much for reading and commenting! This is a complete work. I hope it might brighten the holidays for those looking to bury themselves in a story, or who might just be curious to explore a few chapters here or there. Enjoy!!

Artwork by @gusiny-pashtet​

One year and over 3,200 views later, I am so grateful to those who have read, commented, created artwork, or just connected with and loved my first Opera Ghost novel! Your insights and support have given me the confidence I need to take the next step in my writing journey. In 2023, I will be self-publishing this series through Amazon, making it accessible in hard copy, e-book, and most exciting to me, audiobook. Stay tuned as I will be posting info here as things progress! Lots of love to you all and happy holidays!! ❤️

POTO, but a mockumentary. No explanation for the camera crew in 1880s Paris. Inspired by a different post with a medieval setting.

#I am working on this in my free time! Had to get used to the screenplay writing style 😎

So, I am definitely still working on this, and I am LOVING the enthusiasm for the idea! Please keep sharing and dropping ideas my way! Also, there is lots of Daroga giving side eye to the camera, ala Jim from the office 😆

POTO, but a mockumentary. No explanation for the camera crew in 1880s Paris. Inspired by a different post with a medieval setting.

#I am working on this in my free time! Had to get used to the screenplay writing style 😎

Scorp & Scorplings (repost bc the original got tagged as mature???)

Ayesha having a cat moment with the sad cat dad

Nadir and the guards witnessing this: 😳🤨😟

(I don’t remember if Nadir was actually present in this scene but ykwim)

Yorkshire, England by BingleymanPhotos

Today in 1875 the Paris Opera celebrated its glorious opening inauguration!! This painting by Édouard Detaille was made during the ceremony.

Gift Fics

I love gift fic culture! What fics have been gifted to you? What fics have you gifted to your fandom friends?

Here are all the fics that have been gfited to me. I love each one and highly recommend them all. They are all very different:

Tercet by @shinyfire-0:  Part Three of Pour Like the Rain. Nadir, Erik - and now Christine? An exploration of how things might have been had Erik and Christine met under happier circumstances.

Sweet Sweat by @battydings:  Two men make a revelation on a sultry summer night in Persia. Fluff week submission. Pharoga. I have to share this gift with @shinyfire-0 but I’m not mad about it.

The Laundromat by @shinyfire-0​: Part 2 of the What Erik and Nandor Do in the Shadows crossover series in which Nandor is the Persian and Erik is his eternal Pharoga vampire lover.

Lubin et Lupins by @hotteaandhistory​:  When Philippe tells his younger brother, Raoul, and Raoul’s best friend, Christine, of his own experience with the lupins of folklore. What happens when the two fanciful teenagers decide to discover for themselves if his story is true? Can Raoul survive a night of stalking the legend AND discovering his feelings for Christine might be more than just friendship? Part of the Légendes rustiques project. 

Private Parts by @catcorsair​:  Christine finds beauty in ugliness. Mind the tags!

If You Give a Corpse a Cookie by @illuminaughti-online:  What happens if you find The Living Corpse just out and about, minding his own business as he expires quietly in a gutter – but upon discovering that he is not literally dead, offering him a small token of your mercy? Also includes a cookie recipe!

Heaven’s Light by CleverQuill: This sweet story picks up after my longfic Le roi de Lahore. Christine and Erik found peace in a far off village where they can make music and raise a family. But as the oldest child prepares for her First Communion, she starts asking questions and making requests that could disrupt the household’s tender harmony.

1871 by @flora-gray​:  Perhaps someone should have cracked a French history book before changing the date in the 2004 film. Written for Commune Week 2021. This fic is hilarious. 

Petite Intruse by cotesgoat: One week after the fall of the Paris Commune, Christine meets a strange man in her underground home. Written for PotO Paris Commune Week 2021.

The Phantom’s Flame War Problem by Anonymous (but I know who you are and love it!):  For Erik, an eternity of existence means an eternity of picking fights, whether with the creators that misinterpret his story, or just nobodies who offend him online. An Eternal Erik fic.

I also had the honor of having two of my fics translated into Chinese this year by Snowydove7:

拉合尔城的国王 (Le roi de Lahore)

埃里克去做核酸 (Erik Gets a COVID Test) 

Thank you so much @lefantomedevientpop !!! Such a wonderful surprise!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️