Xix Crane
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Joined 03-02-18, id: 10420827, Profile Updated: 01-14-20
Author has written 6 stories for Phantom of the Opera.
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A Normal Life by Starwatcher2018 reviews
Post LND (based on my story Ten Long Years). Erik moves forward with his life after the shooting at the pier. As with Ten Long Years, this will likely start out as a series of one-shots which may or may not have a cohesive story line. The story opens a week after the finale of TLY.
Phantom of the Opera - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 25 - Words: 70,908 - Reviews: 105 - Favs: 21 - Follows: 21 - Updated: 4/18 - Published: 10/19/2019 - Erik, Christine, Persian/Daroga, OC - Complete
Gift Set by Starwatcher2018 reviews
Vignettes of characters in my existing Gift series that are not included in those works.
Phantom of the Opera - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 30 - Words: 19,188 - Reviews: 93 - Favs: 15 - Follows: 13 - Updated: 1/13 - Published: 4/27/2019 - Erik, Christine, Madame Giry
Soft Place to Fall by LittleLongHairedOutlaw reviews
In the summer of 1884, Christine Daaé leaves New Orleans for Wyoming, to marry Erik, a man she knows only through letters. Together they must navigate the waters of a relationship with a stranger, while the town of Contention lives up to its troubled name.
Phantom of the Opera - Rated: T - English - Romance/Western - Chapters: 20 - Words: 53,602 - Reviews: 293 - Favs: 85 - Follows: 107 - Updated: 8/2/2019 - Published: 3/9/2019 - [Christine, Erik] Persian/Daroga, Philippe - Complete
Out of the Woods by Wheel of Fish reviews
When a canoeing mishap leaves Christine stranded, she's forced into the wilderness for help—only to find a haunting stranger who does not want to be found. COMPLETE.
Phantom of the Opera - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 13 - Words: 41,414 - Reviews: 650 - Favs: 279 - Follows: 259 - Updated: 7/30/2019 - Published: 9/14/2018 - [Christine, Erik] Persian/Daroga - Complete
The Gift of New Beginnings by Starwatcher2018 reviews
Third in a series of mysteries about Erik and Christine post the Final Lair. In addition to his role as Artistic Director of the Palais Garnier with Christine as Prima Donna - Erik and Nadir Khan operate a Security business aiding the local police Inspector when requested. Madame Giry, Meg, Darius and the Chagney brothers - as well as new OCs continue to play a role in their story.
Phantom of the Opera - Rated: M - English - Suspense/Romance - Chapters: 17 - Words: 87,669 - Reviews: 53 - Favs: 12 - Follows: 11 - Updated: 6/29/2019 - Published: 3/9/2019 - Erik, Christine, Persian/Daroga, OC - Complete
Bread and Oil by catcorsair reviews
She is all that remains. He will have his wedding night. Leroux / ALW Canon Mashup. Canon Compliant / Post Final Lair. Erik/Mannequin, E/C. COMPLETE.
Phantom of the Opera - Rated: M - English - Romance/Horror - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,570 - Reviews: 15 - Favs: 19 - Follows: 6 - Published: 6/21/2019 - Erik, Christine, Raoul - Complete
Ossia by HC247 reviews
:a musical term for an alternative passage which may be played instead of the original passage. In this case, a collection of POTO one-shots in different what-might -have-beens. Various pairings. Heavily E/C. Up now: Erik must put his big-boy pants on and learn to use his words.
Phantom of the Opera - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 3 - Words: 4,333 - Reviews: 24 - Favs: 8 - Follows: 11 - Updated: 6/19/2019 - Published: 10/2/2018
The Gift of a Dance by Starwatcher2018 reviews
Erik and Christine share a dance and create a new memory returning home from rehearsal. Submission to @Timebird84's Challenge #an intimate PotO Moment.
Phantom of the Opera - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 923 - Reviews: 17 - Favs: 8 - Follows: 4 - Published: 3/19/2019 - Erik, Christine - Complete
Reconciliation by Phantom-Of-The-Keurig reviews
Gustave continues to struggle with the memories of that fateful night on the docks so many months ago. Confused and still unsure of his place in this new life, the anxiety building within him threatens to break free at any moment. (Post LND AU where Christine lives, with mixes of Kay and other things)
Phantom of the Opera - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,579 - Reviews: 13 - Favs: 16 - Follows: 5 - Published: 2/24/2019 - Erik, Christine
A Child is Born by Starwatcher2018 reviews
The Feast of St. Nicholas arrives with a special gift for Erik and Christine.
Phantom of the Opera - Rated: K - English - Family/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,864 - Reviews: 10 - Favs: 12 - Follows: 5 - Published: 12/6/2018 - Erik, Christine, Madame Giry, OC - Complete
Helping Hand by HC247 reviews
When a performance does not go as planned, inspiration may come from the most unlikely places. E/C
Phantom of the Opera - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,627 - Reviews: 15 - Favs: 25 - Follows: 12 - Published: 11/12/2018 - [Christine, Erik] - Complete
A Gift from the Past by Starwatcher2018 reviews
First in a series of mysteries post POTO25. Using gifts from their respective pasts-some not always tied with ribbon, Erik & Christine deepen their personal relationship & relationships with those around them, including Raoul, Nadir, Madame Giry. Life becomes intense when a ballet girl returns after being abducted and a villain from Erik's past threatens the life they are building.
Phantom of the Opera - Rated: M - English - Romance/Suspense - Chapters: 28 - Words: 159,512 - Reviews: 142 - Favs: 52 - Follows: 43 - Updated: 10/21/2018 - Published: 4/20/2018 - Erik, Christine, Persian/Daroga, OC - Complete
The Music Lovers by therosenpants reviews
Christophe Daae is slowly rising to the top after the death of his father. Is it the Vicomtesse de Chagny as his patron, or is it his mysterious tutor and muse Erik, the Phantom, who is to blame for his rise and fall? — A Queer, Genderbent Retelling of POTO. Updates Sundays.
Phantom of the Opera - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 8 - Words: 34,469 - Reviews: 30 - Favs: 10 - Follows: 11 - Updated: 10/14/2018 - Published: 7/15/2018 - [Erik, Christine] [Persian/Daroga, Raoul]
Change Every Lock and Key by crispydaae reviews
Modern AU. Christine is a recent college graduate working at the opera house when she hears stories about the Phantom and finds herself wanting to know more despite the danger. Completed.
Phantom of the Opera - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 18 - Words: 46,936 - Reviews: 191 - Favs: 94 - Follows: 67 - Updated: 8/19/2018 - Published: 5/21/2018 - Erik, Christine, Raoul, Persian/Daroga - Complete
The Living Wife by MlleBree reviews
A scorpion and a grasshopper. A choice. One moment in time can change the course of life. Can Christine learn to love? Can Erik learn empathy? Can either of them ever forgive themselves or each other? Tuesday/Thursday.
Phantom of the Opera - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 29 - Words: 65,574 - Reviews: 229 - Favs: 115 - Follows: 99 - Updated: 4/24/2018 - Published: 1/16/2018 - [Erik, Christine] Raoul, Persian/Daroga - Complete
Madame Valerius Is Dead by the yellow flower reviews
Prior to the events of Leroux's original novel, Christine's adopted benefactor passes away sooner than expected. Fearing the fate that threatens a simple chorus girl in her position, this poor young woman turns to the only one she has left...and the equally fallen Angel Of Music is all too keen to embrace her. COMPLETE.
Phantom of the Opera - Rated: M - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 19 - Words: 103,675 - Reviews: 258 - Favs: 148 - Follows: 102 - Updated: 9/23/2017 - Published: 2/20/2016 - Erik, Christine, Raoul - Complete
The Box by Timebird reviews
Erik receives a mysterious package from the Shah's Palace ten years after he left Persia.
Phantom of the Opera - Rated: T - English - Tragedy/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,052 - Reviews: 17 - Favs: 14 - Follows: 6 - Published: 8/27/2017 - Erik, Persian/Daroga - Complete
Unsung by Wheel of Fish reviews
Christine Daaé has spent eight months imagining what she might say to the Opera Ghost if she ever saw him again. Now he is here in her flat, quite by accident, and the fact of the matter is she can no longer speak. COMPLETE.
Phantom of the Opera - Rated: M - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 23 - Words: 106,840 - Reviews: 687 - Favs: 485 - Follows: 239 - Updated: 6/29/2017 - Published: 2/1/2017 - Erik, Christine - Complete
Confessions of a Living Wife by sparklyscorpion reviews
Christine consents to become Erik's bride in order to save Raoul from certain death. The following is an account of her time as a living wife in her own words. Dark and not fluffy.
Phantom of the Opera - Rated: M - English - Tragedy/Horror - Chapters: 10 - Words: 15,207 - Reviews: 74 - Favs: 59 - Follows: 32 - Updated: 6/24/2016 - Published: 6/1/2016 - [Erik, Christine] Raoul - Complete
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Wandering reviews
Turning from monster to animal to slave. From Persia to the foundation of the Palais Garnier in Paris. How a ghost becomes a man and gains a name. (Sequel to Rosy Hours Redux, will eventually be part of a larger story)
Phantom of the Opera - Rated: T - English - Drama - Chapters: 13 - Words: 48,034 - Reviews: 73 - Favs: 12 - Follows: 20 - Updated: 9/17/2019 - Published: 9/23/2018
For Educational Purposes Only reviews
Mr. Y never leaves the island, not even to see the new dinosaur exhibit at the museum with Gustave. He can't bear disappointing the boy, though...
Phantom of the Opera - Rated: K - English - Adventure/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,591 - Reviews: 13 - Favs: 14 - Follows: 5 - Published: 3/13/2019 - Erik, Christine - Complete
Requests reviews
Communication is key in a relationship. How else are you going to find out what your partner likes? And you won't get what you want unless you ask. Unfortunately for Christine, she has a bit of a communication issue...Short stories done for Kinktober.
Phantom of the Opera - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 3 - Words: 16,361 - Reviews: 34 - Favs: 48 - Follows: 22 - Updated: 11/24/2018 - Published: 10/9/2018 - Erik, Christine - Complete
Rosy Hours Redux reviews
Nadir Khan is sent by his king, the shah of Persia, to find a certain musician to bring back to Persia for the court's amusement. Nadir finds out this is no mere musician - and his entire life is promptly consumed and changed by this seemingly simple request. (This story is backstory for a larger fic that will eventually be published.)
Phantom of the Opera - Rated: T - English - Drama - Chapters: 16 - Words: 55,117 - Reviews: 68 - Favs: 11 - Follows: 18 - Updated: 9/2/2018 - Published: 5/21/2018 - Complete
A Cure For The Vicomtesse reviews
Vicomtesse Christine de Chagny is frantic to cure her "modern illness". In desperation, she seeks out an unusual doctor, one who doesn't advertise and hides away from the world. Victorian doctor/female hysteria AU
Phantom of the Opera - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 3 - Words: 12,914 - Reviews: 49 - Favs: 56 - Follows: 38 - Published: 6/3/2018 - Complete
On Sundays reviews
A grown Gustave, back from a long trip, miscalculates and comes home a little too early. He catches a glimpse of the sweet joy that his mother and father share on Sundays.
Phantom of the Opera - Rated: K - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 933 - Reviews: 15 - Favs: 27 - Follows: 7 - Published: 5/27/2018 - Erik, Christine - Complete