Simply one word, beautiful. I love the way you expressed her feelings, I for one have always wondered what were Madeleine's thoughts when she found out that Erik left her. Good job.

What anguish she bleeds. This touched me tremendously. I am sorry to say this, but she deserves the pain and anguish she is going through. And yet, I feel for her, especially for Erik, for he did not deserve to be beaten and tormented as he was. Brava! again for another wonderful short story.

Adieu...mon~ami