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40End of the Ghost Story » by
PhantomSith
When tragedy befalls the de Chagny family, the Ghost of their past is forced return from the shadows. In the ten years since Erik last saw his beloved Christine, and as they are finally reunited, her life slips away. Shattered, Erik is now left to raise the son he never knew he had.(L/W/K)
Phantom of the Opera, M, English, Mystery & Adventure, chapters: 23, words: 63k+, favs: 13, follows: 12, updated: 9/23/2024 published: 5/7/2023, Erik, Christine, Meg Giry, OC
77Try to Forgive » by
TMara
After the Final Lair Christine realizes that she has had enough of *both* of her suitors. She therefore breaks up with Raoul and goes home to Sweden to think about what she really wants to do with her life. She will eventually encounter Erik again. Will she give him another chance? E/C
Phantom of the Opera, M, English, Romance, chapters: 18, words: 60k+, favs: 35, follows: 45, updated: 5/25/2023 published: 8/5/2021, Erik, Christine, Persian/Daroga
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The New Marguerite » by
lks358
In the wake of the 1892 fire at the Metropolitan Opera, an arrangement born of practicality and ambition may become far more than Erik or Christine expected. E/C.
Phantom of the Opera, T, English, Romance & Drama, chapters: 16, words: 73k+, favs: 102, follows: 73, updated: 5/9/2020 published: 1/18/2020, Erik, Christine
49Pity Comes Too Late » by
Filhound
Christine Daae thought that she knew what she wanted, a handsome husband, who had been her childhood friend but suddenly she wondered whether he had truly been the right choice. If she loved Raoul de Chagny then why could she not stop thinking about the kisses that she had exchanged with the Phantom. Had she done so out of pity or out of something more?
Phantom of the Opera, T, English, Romance & Drama, chapters: 10, words: 22k+, favs: 13, follows: 19, updated: 6/20/2019 published: 5/29/2015
615The Prison of My Mind » by
Filhound
Years before ultimatums were given and choices made, the consequences of which still echo through time. Will the demons of the past return to haunt those involved, or will they remain buried in the past? EC eventually as always. My stories are known to have many twists, abandon at your peril. You will understand in time. This story begins in the past but goes to the present.
Phantom of the Opera, T, English, Romance & Drama, chapters: 101, words: 484k+, favs: 41, follows: 52, updated: 3/15/2017 published: 9/5/2014, Erik, Christine, Raoul
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Long Journey Home » by
Phantom Night Owl
Two unlikely people forge an alliance and a tentative friendship in the dark days of the Paris Commune. A young ballerina is saved from a horrible fate by a deformed recluse deep in the bowels of the Paris Opera House. Together they overcome the deprivations of war, and Louise must learn to understand the paradox that is Erik. Begins ten years before the events in Leroux's book.
Phantom of the Opera, T, English, Romance & Drama, chapters: 44, words: 274k+, favs: 181, follows: 100, updated: 10/10/2015 published: 12/5/2014, Erik, OC
8The Phantom of Devil's Island by
Filhound
A young journalist goes to the infamous penal colony at Devil's Island intending to find a story that will jump start his career. He ends up finding so much more than he bargained for. Threatened by both guards and prisoners alike mysterious prisoner he is exiled to another part of the island where he encounters a man universally feared.
Phantom of the Opera, T, English, Drama & Adventure, words: 4k+, favs: 3, follows: 7, 5/29/2015
58No Longer Denied » by
emeraldphan
Based on my POTO story, The Past is Another Country. Read a little of Erik's perspective as those strange events in Coney Island unfold...
Love Never Dies, T, English, Romance, chapters: 9, words: 16k+, favs: 18, follows: 14, updated: 4/21/2015 published: 3/14/2013, Erik
407
Black Despair » by
TMara
Shortly before her wedding to Raoul, Christine is haunted by memories of her Angel. She realizes that there is some unfinished business between them and decides she has to see him one final time...
Phantom of the Opera, M, English, Drama & Romance, chapters: 44, words: 145k+, favs: 209, follows: 181, updated: 9/20/2014 published: 9/14/2013, Erik, Christine
18Fourteen Nights » by
redeaths
The fourteen nights Christine spends in Erik's captivity. The nights of horror, despair and admiration in her own words.
Phantom of the Opera, T, English, Horror & Romance, chapters: 3, words: 13k+, favs: 15, follows: 27, updated: 8/30/2014 published: 3/21/2014
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No Backward Glances » by
Filhound
It has been more than two decades since the famous disaster. Erik and Christine have relegated one another to the distant past, with ancient anger and resentment towards one another still lingering. Unexpectedly they collide, causing both of them to glance both forward and backward. Will the fires of resentment still consume them? Or can they make peace at last.
Phantom of the Opera, T, English, Romance & Angst, chapters: 50, words: 233k+, favs: 44, follows: 41, updated: 8/23/2014 published: 4/1/2014, Erik, Christine, Raoul, OC
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Behind the Trapdoors » by
ThePenWieldingRose
Erik has his sights set on Christine and has several plans in motion to get his way in the Opera Garnier when a stranger is found by Madame Giry and hired as a cleaning girl and seamstress. Suddenly, everything has gone askew, and it's all because she dared to follow him through the darkness and into his world behind the trapdoors... Erik/OC. COMPLETE
Phantom of the Opera, T, English, Romance & Drama, chapters: 35, words: 124k+, favs: 448, follows: 174, updated: 7/6/2014 published: 3/31/2014, [Erik, OC] Persian/Daroga, Philippe
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The de Chagny Legacy » by
Filhound
Eight years after the final lair Erik has chosen to live far from Paris.He has accepted his fate of being alone, but Destiny has another path in mind. He must explore unfamiliar territory and finally lay claim to his own humanity; he will not die alone and unloved. EC fans abandon this at your own peril. If you read this, you will understand in time. This is also an AU to LND.
Phantom of the Opera, T, English, Romance & Tragedy, chapters: 74, words: 383k+, favs: 45, follows: 37, updated: 3/27/2014 published: 10/9/2013, [Erik, Christine] Persian/Daroga, OC
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Tears of Hate » by
Filhound
After the final lair, everyone walks away with feelings of betrayal; due to misunderstandings stemming from that night. Both Christine and Erik have given up music because of its association with the other. They live away from one another bitter towards the past and uncertain of their future. The only constant is that they do not want one another. I don't own the characters.
Phantom of the Opera, T, English, chapters: 49, words: 182k+, favs: 23, follows: 20, updated: 10/5/2013 published: 6/27/2013, Erik, Christine, Meg Giry, Raoul
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When We've Said Goodbye » by
TMara
After Christine and Raoul get married, a heartbroken Erik must find a way to live on. While he succeeds in starting a new life, he cannot forget his lost love. Will he get a second chance? E/C
Phantom of the Opera, T, English, Romance & Drama, chapters: 38, words: 126k+, favs: 97, follows: 72, updated: 7/7/2013 published: 9/11/2012, Erik, Christine
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Love's Redemption A Phantom of the Opera Story » by
Filhound
This is a sequel to Phantom Phoenix. For five years the Muhlheims and De Chagny's have lived peacefully in Normandy. Erik is now a beloved husband, father and friend. He has received honor and recogition for his many talents. But will he, and those that he cares about, be able to maintain their hard earned peace? Or will the dark forces that threaten them destroy everything?
Phantom of the Opera, T, English, Romance & Drama, chapters: 41, words: 125k+, favs: 29, follows: 22, updated: 6/20/2013 published: 4/18/2013, Erik, Christine, Raoul, Meg Giry
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The Past is Another Country » by
emeraldphan
Now older and wiser, Christine's son Gustave recalls his early years, the journey to Coney Island and everything that took place there which changed his life forever. Read his version of events as he tries to understand it all, including his life with Erik. Musical based. Characters:Gustave/Erik
Phantom of the Opera, T, English, Family & Hurt/Comfort, chapters: 22, words: 86k+, favs: 46, follows: 25, updated: 2/21/2013 published: 7/3/2012
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Hearts in the Wind » by
Silver Diva
The Phantom is dead. I am a man and I live!" 'Reborn' with new life made possible by a powerful admirer, Erik's guardian is a woman he calls his "armed nanny." Aislyne Butler takes the job of caring for an insane elderly uncle of the de'Chagnys. STORY COMPLETE!
Phantom of the Opera, T, English, Romance, chapters: 63, words: 346k+, favs: 53, follows: 47, updated: 6/19/2012 published: 10/19/2008, Erik
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Hearts May Get Broken » by
TMara
When Christine realizes who she really loves, Erik is gone. Is it too late, or is there still a chance for their love?
Phantom of the Opera, T, English, Romance & Drama, chapters: 28, words: 85k+, favs: 157, follows: 85, updated: 5/1/2012 published: 12/25/2011, Erik, Christine
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To Be Loved » by
HDKingsbury
This sequel to ALW's Phantom continues, with old characters and new, happy times and sad times, adventure and romance, but most of all our favorite Opera Ghost – Erik.
Phantom of the Opera, T, English, Drama & Romance, chapters: 56, words: 264k+, favs: 189, follows: 125, updated: 5/1/2011 published: 9/9/2009, Erik, Christine