The Internet; the anonymous medium. What better mask for a reclusive genius? Will a certain gifted barista draw him out of hiding? Erik/Christine. Updated and Complete (cover art by Ilustrariane)

Leroux!Erik, and a more thoughtful and mature Christine. I knew he couldn't really be an Angel, however much I wanted to believe it! But then, who was he? Why would he hide from me, unless..? EC

When Christine's world crumbles, she returns to the man who had once loved her beyond all reason. But even if they can slay their own demons, will they be able to escape the wrath of those left in their destructive wake? COMPLETE.

After three years of an unhappy marriage to a man she scarcely knows, Christine flees, hoping for a better life away from him. Yet can she truly escape Erik? Modern-day.

Vignettes that follow "When All is Lost." Now that the battle is over, lives must slowly be reclaimed. Complete.

Christine meets her voice teacher, Erik, when she's twelve. Years pass and their feelings for one another deepen. This story has to do with their time together, their time apart, and the relationship that develops and grows. Modern day, E/C... COMPLETE

When Erik, despairing and heartbroken, is offered another chance to win Christine's love by a true angel, he accepts the offer eagerly - at least, until he realises just what the angel's price for this service truly entails...E/C, Musical-based

A traumatic first encounter leaves Christine with nothing but hatred in her heart for Erik. Is it true, though, that only a fine line separates love from hate?

A retelling of ALW stage musical, with some SK and movie influence. Told in Christine and Erik's POV, with the ending that I wish had happened in the musical. Please read & review! EC My first fanfic!

A completely plotless fluffy E/C story. Do not read if you hate fluff and romance! I warn you now. COMPLETE, unless i decide to continue with it.

Leroux-based. Christine realizes what it's really like to be Erik's wife. Slowly, she learns that in order to unlock his heart, she must first unlock hers. Her perspective as his living bride. COMPLETE.

INDEFINITE HIATUS. Chp 38 Up! The plot's reversed, the story alternated: The choice is the same. Will different circumstances change the battle between her heart and mind? And will the obstacles they face in this reality change their Fate?

He never wanted it. Them. He never wanted one… much less two of them. It wasn’t fair, Erik decided. He had only just gotten Christine all to himself and now… this.

She broke easily. There is no question in her mind that she is mine. I should be happy! Is this not what I wanted? A real, living bride as my own? And yet, this is not what I imagined... not how I intended it to happen... Modern. EC.

There are many times when a girl just wants her mother... but when the nightmares come, it’s always me she calls for.

Erik Darrow, obsessed with Christine Daaé, exploits her most vulnerable moment in order to sweep her off her feet and into matrimony. Now Christine must start from scratch to get to know her new husband. Modern day.

Teaching, marriage, anger, joy - a whirlwind of life beginning at the very first meeting of the two. Christine must learn to accept Erik, and he must learn to be a little less...him. It's all very stressful. E/C AU

Set directly after Susan Kay's novel, right after Christine leaves the second time. Is Erik really dead? Maybe. Maybe not. E/C. COMPLETE.

From the beginning, how it happened, what made us the way we were? The answers lie, most certainly, in our past.

The Opera Populaire has been rebuilt... and the managers are looking for a new diva, the Phantom's gaining respect wait where does Christine fit in? Chapters REWRITTEN!

Against my better judgment I am starting this journal. As a habit, I don’t like to write things down. The concept of having tangible proof of my innermost thoughts is unsettling to me. What if someone reads this? I know it’s cynical… but I have never had

Modern. Will a deformed man's desire for revenge destroy the future of a young couple? Or were all three fated to begin this dark journey and face the evils of the past? A story of the struggle between hatred and love, vengeance and redemption. COMPLETE.

EC Covers the time between the fire and when the auction from the movie. Explains some of the oopses I noticed while watching the movie. Completed. I hope you enjoy!

Erik is a reclusive composer in San Francisco and Christine is a senior in college. Erik has been watching her for four years but must now make his move before she graduates and disappears forever. Modern day.

Christine’s attendance at her first bal masque, a year before the “strange events of the Phantom of the Opera,” results in curious encounters, as her “Angel of Music” becomes her guardian angel for the night and something far more unbelievable—a man.

England 1820. It was love at first sight when Christine met Lord Erik. When she became his wife, her dream came true and her world fell apart. What happened to the man she fell in love with? Would Erik be able to save their marriage?

What if Christine Daaé wasn't a beautiful, perfect ingénue? What if she also had a physical flaw from birth? Will this spark a love between two aching souls trapped in imperfect cages? A retelling of ALW!STAGE canon, EC, no Raoul bashing.

COMPLETE!Nadir tries to convince Erik has indeed done the right and unselfish thing to do let Christine go.Yet,Erik doesn't believe he has, rather,the opposite.What is life without love, after all? Upon rash decision,Erik decides to correct the situation

The fire destroyed the homes and lives of many. But from the ashes came new opportunties, the chance to step foward and try again, if there was the will. COMPLETE!

Christine is gifted to Erik as a reward for his skills in the royal court. As time passes, they realize how much they need each other. Rated for language and sexual content.

The ALW story changes dramatically on the roof of the Opera House when Christine shows some compassion for the lonely Opera Ghost. *EC*

Erik must come to terms with his past and make decisions for his future. Spiritual & religious elements involved. Angst and fluff...the best of both worlds! PLEASE READ & REVIEW! COMPLETE!

As a present to Christine, Erik reveals his special 'mask' of normalcy earlier in the story. Shameless EC Holiday Fluff. Primarily Kay and Leroux. Complete.

AU, EC. After the death of his family, Erik is determined to live the rest of his life in peace, alone. But when he hires a new maid to help him take care of his home, his view on life is changed.

Begins with Erik's thoughts on his wedding day. Very dark, very disturbed and disturbing Erik. Forewarned is forearmed.

Take the world of Gaston Leroux's novel, add equal parts Andrew Lloyd Weber and the author's imagination, sprinkle it with drama and romance, and you get Variations on a Theme of Leroux. Pairing is Erik & Christine.

Both had sworn off marriage, but neither could control the events that forced them together. Although she has sworn to loathe him, she finds her heart will not obey. EC, set in Persia and France.

Modern Day. Christine’s father has died and left a mountain of debt. Billionaire Erik offers to save her family’s business if she agrees to marry him and give him an heir. Exmistress Cara. Heartbroken Raoul. Disapproving Nadir. Motherly Marie.

Christine has spent four years mourning a life she never lost. Erik has spent four years mourning a love he never had. When fate and tragedy bring them together, can they find a way to forgive? EC, ALW2004 and Leroux.

Something sinister is stalking Christine, and only one man can save her. As they uncover deadly secrets taken to the grave, they find that the greatest mystery of all is the human heart. A tale of intrigue, love, and redemption.

The story starts the same as the film, yet with one big difference...there is no Raoul. With no Raoul to get in the way of Erik and Christine, anything is possible...see profile for more info.

What if Christine's plea for Raoul to spare the Phantom's life at the cemetery came too late? An EC alternative to the 2004 movie.

Left to fight her own demons after a bitter divorce, Christine is captivated by a voice in the night. She must rely on strangers in a new city to give her and her daughter hope, but all is not as it seems. EC, modern day.

*WIP* LAST UPDATED 022619. My apologies to everyone for not updating sooner. I appreciate your patience.

The title means Runaway Bride. This story is registered with the WGAw. COMPLETE. Thank you for reading. Your comments are gratefully accepted.

Based on the Kopit and Yeston Phantom film, that stars Charles Dance and Teri Polo. Picks up when Christine faints after seeing Erik's face. It's mostly fluff, but a tiny bit of plot has crept in. The fluff, though, remains its raison d'etre. COMPLETE.

Pure romance, with a more satisfying ending for those who want to see Christine and Erik happy together. Wiser Erik and more mature Christine. Rating changed to M to be safe for frank sexual discussion in Chapter 14 and wedding night in Chapter 15.

Completely complete. A retelling of the Phantom's story designed to satisfy the most tender, Romantic heart. EC, novellength.

After the Kiss, what happened? In the hidden plot of ALW's 2004 movie, Christine pledges herself to Erik, who, in turn, must find a way to live in the world that has rejected him.

This is basically a sequel to the Phantom of the Opera, starting after the events of that fateful night at the Opera Populaire. It is the first fan fiction I have ever written and I thoroughly enjoyed writing it. I just hope you enjoy reading it!

In a small, superstitious town, Christine Daae is chosen as a sacrifice to the quell the evil that has risen in the surrounding forest. With only the memory of her father for comfort, she finds something else in the woods. AU EC

[COMPLETE] Christine and Erik have a daughter. But Christine believes Erik is dead. When he returns to Paris 6 years later and discovers his daughter will a child's love reunite him with his one true love? EC Please read and Review! Rating just in case

Epilogue up! Fleeing paris, Erik gives into his darkness and tries to end his life but instead, he ends up with a tiny companion. Seven years pass before he faces his past again. EC

The Phantom ponders his relationship with Christine. Covers the time period from his first sight of her as a child to the time of their first meeting in person. This is quite short: only 6 chapters. COMPLETE.

Raoul is jealous and wants Christine to retrieve the ring he gave to her. She finds more than she bargained for. Christine narrates. COMPLETE.

At the end of the movie, Christine chose Raoul, but she discovers she still belongs to Erik voice, heart, mind, and soul.

Reposted... Sometimes it takes drastic action to unlock the hidden desires in your soul. EC warning for adult content and mild violence

Reposting... A Leroux inspired one shot where the title speaks for itself. EC

EC. He was seeking time with the woman he loved she was seeking closure and one last memory. Both saw the answer in one act. They come together for one night. It all turns out to be a mistake, until they admit to each other what they’ve know all along.

Raoul's safety is assured, but Christine cannot bring herself to break the promise she made to the Phantom. A different ending to the 2004 movie, based on ALW's version. Told from the POV of several different characters. COMPLETED.

Leroux, EC. Christine has kept her promise to Erik by staying with him, but will they find the happiness that Erik was once so sure they would? By Chels

COMPLETE PENDING POSSIBLE EPILOGUE:With news that they had made an arrest they came into her home.What would this mean for her?What would this mean for the man they had locked away?A final insult.

Christine is consumed with regret and grief from the mistakes of her past. As she resolves to make a new life for herself, her Angel follows...

Christine is a aspiring American librettist, living in a small town, who catches the eye of the recluse Erik, running from the ghosts of his past. If he has to kill a thousand men...he will do exactly that to have her. COMPLETED.

Christine has chosen Erik instead of Raoul. Now two fragile, emotional people must resolve their differences, work through their problems and learn to live and love together while escaping from Paris. ALW with Kay and Leroux detail.

Christine Daae is only part of the ballet chorus at the Paris Opera House. What happens when someone finds interest in her and decides to help her on her way to fame? A retelling of the book and musical combined. Completed!

Sequel to 'Christine'. Erik and Christine have just settled down to enjoy the happiness they both deserve. But will Erik be able to confront a past that he has denied? Will it be his undoing...and Christine's? Can the past truly die? COMPLETE

Christine realizes where her heart truly lies. Will Erik have his happy ending at last? (EC COMPLETE)

The Phantom of the Opera is alone; a broken man waiting for the never-ending solitude of death to claim him. Can one woman correct a horrible error and claim the man she truly loves before death does? Will Christine be too late? Complete

In one moment, with one decision, lives can change forever. Kay based, but ALW and Leroux friendly. EC, angst. Not an alteration or continuation...simply an explanation.

You are more than just a student to me, were the words that changed a peaceful night of lessons and reading. Her discomfort provoked his anguish, which he releases through his music. Christine, drawn, is unable to resist coming to him.

Reality is sometimes misinterpreted as truth! The story of a love that can only be real to those who felt it. Here is a re-telling of the Phantom of the Opera, the story of a love... but not a love story.

Set around the movie not the book. Time- Six Months after the fire at the Opera house, Christine is now a married woman, but still her Angel calls to her. COMPLETE

Erik speaks of love. ONE SHOT: complete. Disclaimer: characters and background story belong to others, not me.

The Phantom sends Christine away with Raoul. But, even as he vanishes through the shattered mirror, he realizes she has given him two things; dignity and one last chance to be reunited with her. PG-13 for now. Reviews welcome! Inspired by the ALW movi

The Phantom and his leading lady take a walk with unexpected consequences. Pure E/C phluff for your enjoyment. *Complete*

COMPLETE Short story with a twist - in which Erik stalks Christine once again. PLEASE read to the end! ;)

Complete, novel length. At the end of the musical and book, Christine and Raoul leave, and Erik prepares to die. But events have a way of not working out as we think! E/C, though Raoul lovers will like this. Please Read and Review!

New scenes added, changes made The second act of the characters' very own retelling of this tale.

Set directly after Susan Kay's Phantom ... Raoul begins to show his true colours, Christine wonders whether she's made the right decision, and Erik? Well ...