[The Phantom of the Opera] The Madman and the Ghost

There is no redemption.

This is a story about two pathetic lovers tormenting each other.

Reader's guide:

The author is a fan of dark, bizarre stories. Kind, decent people with a good moral compass can leave this wretched novel as soon as they read this.

This is a madwoman's love letter to the Phantom, a tale of indescribable madness from beginning to end. If you found it, perhaps it was fate, but please don't blame me.

The heroine is based on the woman of the same name from Crimson Peak, though she isn't exactly the same. I borrowed a few traits of hers that I like. She has the same name because she really is based on that woman. (You don't need to have seen Crimson Peak to read this.)

I'm a fan of madwomen. I love them so much I'd smile as I died, even if one of them stabbed me.

The story continues after Chapter 11, but in my mind, the Phantom falling in love with someone else is out of character. On the other hand, the Phantom loving Christine could never be out of character, no matter what. That's why I've marked all the chapters after that as bonus chapters.

If you feel the same way and can't stand the Phantom being out of character, then the story ends with the madwoman's death in Chapter 11.

CP: The heroine x Erik

The plot draws on the original novel, the 25th anniversary production, the 2004 film, and the Australian production of Love Never Dies.

I haven't described the male lead's appearance in detail. Feel free to imagine whichever version of the bucket you like best (except the original).

Theme: Love and protection