Okay, I've had this idea for a bit and wanted to see if it would make a good story. Please be kind and R&R!

Summary: Taking place in modern day Paris, France. Addie is an eighteen year old girl who is living in the newly restored Opera Populaire. Haunted by a her past she takes comfort in the stories of the Phantom of the Opera. Feeling like no one respects the Phantom she dresses up as him and begins to terrorize the occupants of the opera house. But will a simple trick for respect turn into an obsession?

Addie smiled as she poured the red wax onto the white envelope. She had looked all over the lair for the Phantom's wax set and now she had finally found it. Sending the letters with the wax skull sealing the envelope closed would make people that much more worried.

After pouring the wax she stamped the wax with the seal and waited for the wax to cool before slyly placing it into the manager's office. Of course, she knew that she wouldn't be able to keep this small secret forever, but it was fun while it still lasted.

Addie had come to the opera house three years ago after it was finished being reconstructed. Funny, Addie thought. It literally took them over 130 years to finally getting this place rebuilt. She had a hard childhood and after her father's death she ran away from home and came to live here as a chorus girl.

I know what all of you are thinking, Aw, that's sad that her father died and she ran away. Believe me, it's not like that. She was happy that her father died; he was a horrible man and a drunk. Her mother was kind and caring but even she couldn't take away Addie's hurt and betrayal. So, Addie ran away in a sad attempt to leave behind all the horrible memories and nightmares.

But they never went away.

Addie tapped the wax to make sure it had cooled and hardened and then sighed. It was time to journey back up through the passage ways and into the opera house. Back to nothing but dancing the same routines and even when they did a new opera or play the dances would become boring and bland once again.

It was times like those that Addie used her secret to her advantage.

All Addie would have to do was make the note demand her play the female lead in the show and she was all good. Of course that stupid Shirley would get all jealous and throw a temper tantrum because she wasn't in the lead role.

Addie laughed to herself as she walked through the sliding mirror in her room. She smiled back at her reflection. She had long brown hair that had a cascade of curls running down her back. Her green eyes sparkled with excitement to see what the manager's reaction would be to the latest letter.

She went over to her closet and grabbed her jacket and slung it over her arms carefully hiding the letter. Addie opened the door and walked out as if everything was normal. Everyone said good morning or waved and she smiled back.

When she got to the manager's office she heard him talking to someone. Even though she was suppose to drop off a letter she couldn't help the rising curiosity inside her. Quietly she put her ear against the door and tried to make out the muffled voice of the manager.

". . . in short we are honored to have you be the new patron of the Opera Populaire." She heard the manager, Simon, say happily.

Huh? A new patron? Won't Simon learn that none of these idiots can handle the Opera Ghost? Addie thought. Addie quickly pulled her ear away from the door and looked around to see if anyone was watching. She knew that if she didn't slide the letter into the office now, she might get caught.

Addie bent down and slid the letter under the door. Looking though the key hole she made sure that Simon or the new patron hadn't noticed it. It would blow her secret if they had seen her push it under. With a sigh of relief they were still talking.

Addie tried to see the face of the patron but he was facing away from her. She clicked her tongue in annoyance (She always clicks her tongue when she frustrated, annoyed, or thinking), this was a small habit she had picked up from her mother when she was little.

She noticed them standing up and shaking hands and saw them begin to walk toward the door and the letter. Addie shot up into a standing position and walked a good five feet from the door and around a corner. She heard Simon mutter a "Oh no," and took that as her cue to walk in.

Yes, I know it was short but I wanted to get the first chapter out of the way. Anyway, chapter 2 will be out shortly. Please R&R! Thank you all! Bye!