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Cutting the Cruel Threads of Fate »
When Nadir, an exiled Persian prince, escapes to Greece, he does not expect to cross paths with the enigmatic masked son of a minor goddess. The Fates have brought the two royal-born outcasts together, but a prophecy and a great war threaten to break them apart. Erik is given a choice: to live in obscurity and be with the one he loves or die a legend. (PHAROGA GREEK MYTH AU)
Phantom of the Opera, M, English, Drama, chapters: 4, words: 15k+, favs: 9, follows: 5, updated: 7/27/2021 published: 3/31/2020, [Erik, Persian/Daroga] Raoul, Philippe
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Lullaby of the Peonies
Christine dreamed of marrying only for love, but circumstances have pushed her to settle for a marriage of convenience. Can she learn to be content with her betrothed or will she forever yearn for the mysterious Spirit she has loved for so long? (or, the AU where Erik is the spirit of a flower. Inspired by the Japanese folktale "The Princess Peony.")
Phantom of the Opera, K+, English, Fantasy, words: 2k+, favs: 10, follows: 3, 7/12/2020, [Erik, Christine] Raoul
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The Choices We Make »
That night beneath a moonless sky, Erik makes a decision. But every choice we make affects more lives than our own... (E/C and R/C LND snippets; a compilation of interrelated ficlets written for Tumblr prompts)
Phantom of the Opera, T, English, Angst & Drama, chapters: 4, words: 3k+, favs: 7, follows: 7, updated: 6/26/2020 published: 6/24/2020, Erik, Christine, Raoul
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Comfort in the Dark
Nadir's task was simple: deliver the Shah's "gift" to the magician. He did not expect his night to take on a decidedly different turn. (Pharoga. AU of a scene from Kay's Phantom. NSFW but pretty mild.)
Phantom of the Opera, M, English, Hurt/Comfort, words: 1k+, favs: 6, follows: 4, 6/7/2020, [Erik, Persian/Daroga]
90Night Unfurls Its Splendor »
Modern AU; Set in New York City, Christine Daaé is a young aspiring Broadway singer who is still dealing with the loss of her talented musician father. She meets and falls for a reclusive yet world-renowned composer. He's determined to help her become a star... but at what cost? (A re-imagining of the ALW musical with Kay influences; E/C with some slight R/C)
Phantom of the Opera, M, English, Drama & Romance, chapters: 35, words: 47k+, favs: 40, follows: 49, updated: 6/2/2020 published: 7/27/2019, Erik, Christine, Raoul
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All That Glitters
Carlotta Giudicelli was a popular movie star in the late '90s, best known for her leading role in the musical "Hannibal." When she finds out that the film is being remade with a complete unknown cast in the lead, she becomes obsessed with taking back the part that was once hers. Her plans—and her life—change once she gets to know Christine Daaé. (POTO Rarepairs Contest Entry)
Phantom of the Opera, T, English, Romance & Friendship, words: 4k+, favs: 6, follows: 2, 5/22/2020, [Christine, Carlotta] Erik, Persian/Daroga
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Unspoken Words and Broken Souls
The Daroga has many regrets, but the worst of them all are the words he didn't say. (Leroux-based Pharoga one-shot; canon-compliant)
Phantom of the Opera, K+, English, Angst, words: 1k+, favs: 6, follows: 2, 5/9/2020, [Erik, Persian/Daroga]
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The Life You Knew Before
Leave all thoughts of the life you knew before / Let your soul take you where you long to be / Only then can you belong to me (E/C soulmate/reincarnation AU)
Phantom of the Opera, K+, English, Fantasy & Romance, words: 1k+, favs: 16, follows: 8, 4/24/2020, Erik, Christine
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Longing »
You had always wondered how his fingers would feel against your skin. Those long, spidery digits that crafted intricate melodies on the piano. You had watched the way his graceful hands moved against the keys, gentle as a lover. Precise, controlled strokes that made the instrument sing and soar. (E/C drabble fic)
Phantom of the Opera, M, English, Drama, chapters: 3, words: 2k+, favs: 26, follows: 15, updated: 3/25/2020 published: 8/26/2019, Erik, Christine
11Songs of the Sea »
A man finds himself lost and stranded on a pirate ship. A ruthless pirate king is caught between two worlds. A mermaid falls in love with a human. It is the water that connects them all. (Pirate/Mermaid/Fantasy AU; Pharoga and E/C)
Phantom of the Opera, T, English, Fantasy & Romance, chapters: 4, words: 13k+, favs: 11, follows: 13, updated: 3/20/2020 published: 9/23/2019, Erik, Christine, Persian/Daroga
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A Liquid Sky All Over the World
Erik and Christine spend a romantic, sensual evening in the waters and under the stars. (a belated Valentine's Day fic gift for Mazen!)
Phantom of the Opera, M, English, Romance, words: 1k+, favs: 29, follows: 14, 2/26/2020, Erik, Christine
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Trust Me
Being vulnerable is difficult, but, perhaps—just perhaps—Erik can take a chance. (Prize phiclet for the wonderfully talented artist Klaus Scrimshaw; set in her "A Ghost on the Roof" universe)
Phantom of the Opera, K, English, Hurt/Comfort, words: 1k+, favs: 16, follows: 7, 2/4/2020, Erik, Christine
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Once Upon a Melody
Princess Christine has been trapped in an enchanted tower for years, waiting for someone to help set her free. All hope seemed lost… until a masked sorcerer heard her sing. (a fic gift for Arelya-Andaria!)
Phantom of the Opera, K+, English, Romance & Fantasy, words: 3k+, favs: 26, follows: 9, 1/21/2020, [Erik, Christine] Carlotta
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Til Death Do Us Part
Lost and alone after her father's passing, Christine Daaé finds comfort in a most unlikely source. But can a living bride truly be content with Death as her husband? (A very late Halloween phic; AU partially inspired by the myth of Hades and Persephone)
Phantom of the Opera, M, English, Supernatural & Drama, words: 4k+, favs: 26, follows: 17, 1/5/2020, [Christine, Erik] Raoul
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Exposed
Christine must conquer her stage fright, and her Angel is determined to help. But an unexpected turn of events—and an impromptu beach trip—forces them to confront their most deeply held secrets and leaves them feeling exposed, in more ways than one. (Fluffy E/C smut)
Phantom of the Opera, M, English, Hurt/Comfort & Romance, words: 3k+, favs: 27, follows: 9, 12/11/2019, Erik, Christine
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The Faces in the Mirror
The Phantom is determined to win Christine's heart, although he's not completely sure how. Who better to turn to for advice than *himself*? (a.k.a. the time Leroux Erik and Gerik gave Merik questionable dating tips)
Phantom of the Opera, K, English, Parody, words: 2k+, favs: 16, follows: 4, 11/13/2019, Erik, Christine
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Birthday Traditions
For the first time in her entire life, Christine will be spending her birthday without her father. She's not looking forward to it. Her Angel, however, has resolved to cheer her up.
Phantom of the Opera, K, English, Hurt/Comfort, words: 2k+, favs: 16, follows: 8, 8/5/2019, Erik, Christine, Meg Giry
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A Voice in the Darkness
Despite fearing that a man with a face like his has no place on a stage, Erik longs to show the world his music. As he prepares for his debut, inspiration from the most unlikely source comes to him. He hears a voice in the darkness-one that he can only describe as "otherworldly." (Role Reversal AU; Erik and Raoul are childhood best friends while Christine is a *literal* phantom)
Phantom of the Opera, T, English, Supernatural & Angst, words: 2k+, favs: 11, follows: 6, 7/25/2019, Erik, Christine, Raoul