My Stories 20
Reconciliation
It is five years since Henry Tudor's abortive invasion of England, and Richard III is firmly on the throne. Now Henry wants only one thing, but will King Richard grant his request? A short story, Part 3 of The Tudor Chronicles.
Shakespeare, M, English, Humor, words: 4k+, favs: 1, follows: 1, 10/1/2021
What Did You Do To My Mother?
Henry Tudor arrives at Mill Bay, Wales with his invasion force, only to discover that all his plans have gone awry and along the way learns a bitter lesson. A short story, Part 2 of The Tudor Chronicles.
Shakespeare, M, English, Humor, words: 2k+, 10/1/2021
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How Margaret Beaufort Helped Avert the Battle of Bosworth
In an alternate universe, Richard III didn't have to fight the Battle of Bosworth. And who helped with this? Why, Margaret Beaufort, Lady Stanley. A short story, Part 1 in a three part series I call The Tudor Chronicles.
Shakespeare, M, English, Humor, words: 1k+, favs: 2, follows: 2, 10/1/2021
In Days of Old
More supernatural hijinks as the spirit of Richard III tracks down what happened to his nephews. With appearances by Henry Tudor, Elizabeth of York, Percival Thirlwall, and Francis Lovell. Short story. A follow up to A Spirited Interview and The Kings and I.
Shakespeare, M, English, Fantasy & Humor, words: 6k+, 10/1/2021
The Kings and I
More paranormal fun with the spirits of Richard III, Henry Tudor, and Elizabeth of York. Short story. A follow up to A Spirited Interview.
Shakespeare, M, English, Fantasy & Humor, words: 5k+, 10/1/2021
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A Spirited Interview
What if Richard III could speak to us today, to answer his critics and tell us his side of the story? A short story, featuring the spirit of King Richard III.
Shakespeare, T, English, Fantasy & Humor, words: 5k+, favs: 3, follows: 2, 10/1/2021
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Ma Mere
This story takes place in the same alternate universe as "Sweet Dreams" but it didn't fit in with what I had in mind for the original story, so I've written it up as a separate piece. It is the first few days after Bosworth. While recovering from his wound, Richard gets an unexpected visit—from his mother. A bit of feel good fluff...
Shakespeare, M, English, Family & Hurt/Comfort, words: 2k+, 9/30/2021
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Sweet Dreams
Alt-history, short story, complete. King Richard has won the Battle of Bosworth. Now he needs to find himself a queen...
Shakespeare, M, English, Drama & Romance, words: 3k+, favs: 2, follows: 1, 9/30/2021
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Redemption
Alt-history short story. In the year 1490. Richard III, thought to have died in the Battle of Bosworth, is very much alive and has returned to reclaim his throne. Sir William Stanley, whose betrayal turned the tide in favor of Tudor in 1485, has long regretted what happened and yearns for the opportunity to redeem his honor. A follow up to my story Richard Liveth Yet.
Shakespeare, M, English, Drama, words: 4k+, 9/30/2021
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Richard Liveth Yet
Alt-history short story. Like so many who are drawn to the historical Richard III's story, I've often found myself wondering what might have happened if he hadn't been killed at the Battle of Bosworth. So I toyed around with various scenarios and decided on this one in which Richard loses the battle but still survives.
Shakespeare, M, English, Drama, words: 4k+, favs: 1, follows: 2, 9/30/2021
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Requiescat in Pace
It is the third anniversary of the Battle of Bosworth, and William Hobbes, once physician and surgeon to the House of York, remembers the man he once so proudly served. Short story, complete.
Shakespeare, K+, English, Tragedy & Drama, words: 1k+, favs: 4, follows: 2, 9/30/2021
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To Be Loved »
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
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Treasures of Egypt »
After the disaster at the opera house, Erik flees France and ends up in Egypt, where he reinvents himself. No longer the mysterious Phantom, he is now the equally mysterious Erik Rien, dealer in antiquities. A story of adventure and romance.
Phantom of the Opera, T, English, Adventure & Romance, chapters: 41, words: 201k+, favs: 125, follows: 64, updated: 5/21/2009 published: 8/27/2008, Erik
13Variations Vignettes »
Light and fluffy "slices of life" with Erik and Christine duBois, first introduced in "Variations on a Theme of Leroux."
Phantom of the Opera, T, English, Romance, chapters: 3, words: 3k+, favs: 23, follows: 12, updated: 4/14/2008 published: 4/9/2008, Christine, Erik
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The Way to Love »
What if, after overhearing Christine's rooftop confession, Erik does not declare war upon them both, but realizes that he must change in order to win a woman's love? Slightly Leroux, a touch of ALW, but mostly AU. E/C. Rated M for violence and sensuality.
Phantom of the Opera, M, English, Drama & Romance, chapters: 26, words: 90k+, favs: 228, follows: 76, updated: 3/22/2008 published: 1/3/2008, Erik, Christine
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What Really Happened
What really happened when the screen faded to black? This little bit of silliness was written after watching "the" movie – again. And hey? What's wrong with a little self insertion now and then?
Phantom of the Opera, T, English, Humor, words: 1k+, favs: 4, follows: 3, 10/26/2007, Erik
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The Gift: A Variations Sequel »
With Christine pregnant with their first child, Erik must confront his own past as he sets out to learn the truth about his parents, and about himself. A short sequel to "Variations on a Theme of Leroux", a story about the power of love and forgiveness.
Phantom of the Opera, T, English, Angst & Drama, chapters: 13, words: 47k+, favs: 79, follows: 17, updated: 4/4/2007 published: 12/24/2006, Erik, Christine
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What Happens in Perros Stays in Perros »
From the fertile imagination of my good friend, Lizzy. Sparks fly as Anatole and Carlotta come to Perros for Erik & Christine's wedding. Based upon characters and situations in Variations on a Theme of Leroux, and rated M with good reason.
Phantom of the Opera, M, English, Romance & Humor, chapters: 3, words: 7k+, favs: 7, follows: 3, updated: 12/24/2006 published: 12/19/2006, Carlotta
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Variations on a Theme of Leroux »
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.
Phantom of the Opera, T, English, Romance & Drama, chapters: 53, words: 156k+, favs: 221, follows: 66, updated: 11/25/2006 published: 7/10/2006, Erik, Christine
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The Lamentations of Poor Anne
March 1485. Anne Neville, wife and Queen Consort of Richard III, is dying. She looks back on her life and the dire fate she fears awaits her husband. My tragic, romantic look at Richard and his wife. Loyaltie me lie.
Shakespeare, K+, English, Romance & Drama, words: 2k+, favs: 16, follows: 2, 7/16/2005