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75Gustave Daae's Daughter »
When Gustave realizes his time is almost up after contracting an incurable disease, he leaves his two most prized possessions to his friend—his violin, and his daughter. [arranged marriage au, dark themes, e/c] (NOT for upload to sites beside ffn and ao3)Phantom of the Opera, M, English, Drama & Romance, chapters: 43, words: 120k+, favs: 25, follows: 35, updated: 5/18 published: 4/2/2022, Erik, Christine, Raoul
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Pumpkins and Pies
Halloween has arrived at Coney Island, and Gustave wants to try pumpkin carving. (Part 4ish of my Sonnet series, can be read alone)Phantom of the Opera, T, English, Family, words: 2k+, favs: 2, follows: 1, 11/25/2023, Erik, Christine
105 The Nanny »
College dropout Christine Dee lands what appears to be a dream job in taking care of a reclusive rich man's seven year old boy. As she settles into her new life, however, she discovers a mysterious secret about her boss's former wife that threatens to unravel everything. (modern au)Phantom of the Opera, M, English, Mystery & Romance, chapters: 27, words: 124k+, favs: 52, follows: 50, updated: 9/9/2021 published: 6/12/2021, Erik, Christine, Raoul, Persian/Daroga
94 A Love There is No Cure For »
Big changes are coming for Christine Daaé - will she be able to seize the moment and capture her dreams, or will she be left to think about the way things might have been? (part 4 of the Sonnet series)Phantom of the Opera, M, English, Angst & Romance, chapters: 45, words: 175k+, favs: 34, follows: 27, updated: 6/17/2021 published: 11/27/2020, Erik, Christine, Raoul
8 Baby Shark
Erik is haunted by a certain song his neighbor is playing. (modern au)Phantom of the Opera, T, English, Humor & Family, words: 5k+, favs: 17, follows: 5, 6/12/2021, Erik, Christine, Raoul
Do Not Go Gentle into that Good Night »
Cecil's had his eye on that perfect Scientist ever since he set foot in town. He'd love to be more than just the town radio host in Carlos' mind, but Cecil might be hiding a secret. Everyone has secrets- even Carlos. Sometimes secrets were meant to be told. But if we're going to be completely honest here, even the strongest relationships face their share of difficulties.
Radio Dramas, T, English, Supernatural & Romance, chapters: 6, words: 11k+, updated: 2/28/2021 published: 12/22/2020, Welcome to Night Vale
1 Eggs and Toast
Raoul, Erik, and Gustave try to find their way through the aftermath of losing Christine.Phantom of the Opera, K+, English, Hurt/Comfort & Family, words: 2k+, favs: 5, follows: 1, 12/23/2020, Erik, Raoul
8 What a Splendid Party
Convinced that Christine is an unfortunate victim of the Phantom, Nadir tags along on their date to a Christmas masquerade party and ends up entangling himself in a misunderstanding.Phantom of the Opera, K+, English, Romance & Humor, words: 2k+, favs: 10, follows: 1, 12/22/2020, Erik, Christine, Persian/Daroga
7 O Tannenbaum
Erik tries to do something nice for Christine. Also, did someone say the Christmas tree in the market square is missing? How strange.Phantom of the Opera, K, English, Humor & Romance, words: 5k+, favs: 10, follows: 3, 12/22/2020, Erik, Christine, Madame Valerius
89 Pilgrim Soul »
Nurse Christine Daaé faces the biggest dilemma of her life when her terminally ill patient, Erik, proposes a business arrangement between the two of them - and also proposes marriage, despite the fact that she is already engaged to another man. (1970's AU)Phantom of the Opera, M, English, Drama & Romance, chapters: 20, words: 113k+, favs: 78, follows: 42, updated: 12/7/2020 published: 11/3/2020, Erik, Christine, Raoul
3 A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The House By The Underground Lake
Erik has the misfortune of having two guests in his house at the same time. -or- "Erik what is the Swedish soprano doing in your house and why does she have a key" (takes place after The Prize of All-Too-Precious You, part 3 of the Sonnet series)Phantom of the Opera, T, English, Romance & Angst, words: 5k+, favs: 9, follows: 2, 11/27/2020, Erik, Christine, Persian/Daroga
3 An Unusual Gift
Erik struggles to find the perfect birthday gift for Christine, but luckily she has a suggestion for him. (part of the Sonnet series, can be understood on its own)Phantom of the Opera, K, English, Friendship & Romance, words: 2k+, favs: 11, follows: 5, 11/27/2020, Erik, Christine
41 The Timeless Erosion of Fantasy's Dream »
It's no secret that Christine Daaé loves fairy tales. The Angel who gives her voice lessons knows this, too. But for all of her love of fanciful stories, some scenarios are better left to the books than real life. The Angel does not know this. (part 2 of Sonnet 86 series but can also be read first)Phantom of the Opera, T, English, Angst & Romance, chapters: 51, words: 155k+, favs: 26, follows: 20, updated: 11/27/2020 published: 8/10/2020, Erik, Christine, Raoul
3 A Thanksgiving Story
All Christine wants is for Thanksgiving dinner to go off without a hitch so she can show her voice teacher, Erik, that the holiday isn't so bad after all. That shouldn't be too difficult, right?Phantom of the Opera, K+, English, Friendship & Humor, words: 6k+, favs: 3, follows: 2, 11/25/2020, Erik, Christine, Raoul
3 The Ghost and Mlle Daaé
Christine's father promised to send her a guardian angel, but what she accidentally ended up with was more of a stalker ghost. She also got a cat.Phantom of the Opera, K+, English, Friendship & Supernatural, words: 5k+, favs: 12, follows: 2, 10/31/2020, Erik, Christine, Raoul, Meg Giry
5Adventures in Rat-Keeping »
Raoul de Chagny finds out where his pet mouse, Christine, is going when she runs off in the opera house, and he devises a plan. (Rat AU) takes place after The Opera Rat Really Did ExistPhantom of the Opera, K+, English, Romance & Humor, chapters: 4, words: 6k+, favs: 1, follows: 1, updated: 8/25/2020 published: 8/18/2020, Erik, Christine, Raoul, Philippe
2 Mousetinequin
(Mouse Christine Mannequin) Joseph Buquet intrudes upon a part of Erik's personal life and learns the wrath of the Phantom. (Rat AU)Phantom of the Opera, K+, English, Humor & Horror, words: 2k+, favs: 1, follows: 1, 8/18/2020, Erik
6 Anything For Love
Due to a misunderstanding, Erik thinks Christine has made a rather unusual request of him. Outlandish thought it may be, Erik would do anything for love... Yes, even that. (follow up to Of Night and Light and the Half-Light)Phantom of the Opera, T, English, Humor & Friendship, words: 4k+, favs: 8, follows: 5, 8/18/2020, Erik, Christine, Persian/Daroga
18 The Creation of the Violin »
Erik, Romani traveler and skilled musician, hears of the fabled beauty of a king's daughter. The king is offering his daughter's hand in marriage to the man who can impress him with his talents. Erik sets out to see if the princess really is as beautiful as they say, and ends up falling in love with her, determined to win her hand. There's only one hitch - music is outlawed.Phantom of the Opera, T, English, Romance & Supernatural, chapters: 8, words: 22k+, favs: 18, follows: 13, updated: 8/18/2020 published: 8/10/2020, Erik, Christine, OC
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The Phantom of the West Tower »
Another world, another life, but a very familiar story. (Erik and Christine as students at Hogwarts)Harry Potter & Phantom of the Opera, K+, English, chapters: 4, words: 4k+, favs: 7, follows: 6, updated: 8/17/2020 published: 8/12/2020, Erik, Christine, Madame Valerius