The Study

This is Erik's private study. There are low bookcases along the walls, and the room is comfortable furnished with leather armchairs, lush carpeting and a large oaken desk.

On the desktop is a portfolio with the words "Heather's Fan Literature" printed in red ink on the cover. Inside is a neatly arranged stack of paper, each leaf covered with even handwriting. These leaves seem to make up several pieces of original writing.

The rest of the books in the room are by other writers, but are recommended for your reading.

Enter in, all ye who seek fanfic! My own personal collection is available for reading only here. Feel free to peruse my writing; just be sure and drop me a line to let me know what you think of my work. I do so love to hear from readers!

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NB:
Some of the stories below have been reviewed for Phantom Books, but you may have noticed that my more recent works get no press there. This is because I believe their ratings and evaluations come from a biased point of view, and I had the presumption to say so. Therefore, I hope you will judge my writing for yourself, as opposed to taking anyone else's word for truth or fact.

Ever your servant -- HS.

"Al Fin con Amore" This is the first of my fan novellas; it is based upon both the Leroux novel and the ALW musical, so you will find elements of both in the story. Christine has chosen Erik, as at the end of Leroux's novel; however, instead of releasing her to the Vicomte, Erik holds Christine to her promise and keeps her with him. I gave my Christine a shot of determination, making her resolved to keep her word - only to discover that maybe she doesn't determination to keep her with Erik after all. The award at the left was given to "Al Fin con Amore" by Eleanor of the Phantom's Labyrinth.

"Untwisted"
This is my second Phantom novella, which is based upon my own answer to this question: What if Lord Webber misinterpreted Christine during the "Notes/Twisted Every Way" scene in Act II? Six months have passed since the chandelier fell, and Christine has had some time to think and mature.

"À Ceux Qui Attendent"
When I began this story, I thought it would be my last sojourn into fanfic - how wrong I was :) This time, I draw my inspiration from Lord Webber, whose prologue to the musical presents "a mystery never fully explained." Add a dash of Susan Kay plus a twist of Sincere Christine and get this story, which explores exactly what the Vicomte de Changy means in his question to the music-box.

"Acts of Contrition" Begun during my weeks in London and eclipsing all the others at 150 pages, this is slightly darker than my previous novellas. Having taken to heart criticism that my fanfics are unoriginal and revisionist, I have constructed this story around a more ... shall we call it, realistic? ... interpretation of the end of ALW's musical. Susan Kay's influence abounds here, and my own rather unsympathetic characterization of Raoul de Chagny pervades. But here you will find the Christine and Erik you know so well: she selfish and naive, he passionate and wounded - but not exactly ready to lie down and die after her departure. No, not quite yet. Follow Erik and Christine on their paths through Europe - and through the years after their last goodbye - as they each learn the sometimes-painful truth that they were never meant to be apart. "Acts of Contrition" recieved the award at left from Sophia of wishing.gq.nu.

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"Latrodectus"
My latest fan novella departs from the final scene of the ALW musical and borrows from Kay as well. The managers, unable to locate Erik in the bowels of the theater, take steps to ensure that "The Phantom" is dealt with once and for all. A departure from the typical Erik-and-Christine story line, this story is populated by characters of my own creation and may not be for purists.

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La Leçon Aprisse
Picking up some eighteen months after the end of the musical, this story incorporates aspects of Leroux and Kay and is also influenced (at least in the beginning) by the musical "My Fair Lady." Christine, finding herself abandoned by Raoul, must find a way to support herself. The managers are, of course, reluctant to take her back - until they hatch a plan by which to capture Erik, who still reigns beneath the theatre ...

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Point-Counterpoint: Erik and Christine
These two brief pieces, "Beneath the Angel" and "Beyond the Angel," bring Erik and Christine into a semblance of conversation with each other even though they have just said their final goodbyes. A bit more bittersweet than my usual style.

"An Evening's Amusement"
This short story takes place fifteen years after the events at the Paris Opera; it's more light and fun than anything else.

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"Appel et Réponse"
A slight departure from my usual style, this short story incorporates the lyrics from a pop song by the Barenaked Ladies ... I know, I know, doesn't sound terribly Phantomy. But the lyrics fit remarkably well with an awkward and misunderstanding-fraught confrontation between Erik and Christine.

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"La Mort d'une Étoile"
This piece is something of a novelty in the world of Phanfic; it is, to my knowledge, the only piece of Yeston/ Kopit-based fiction out there. Set in the final scene of this lesser-known musical, I explore what I believe Christine would have felt and said to Erik in their last moments together.

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Phantom 'Drabbles'
I discovered this short story form online a while ago and was fascinated. Telling a tale in exactly 100 words is challenging, but the result is worth it. Check out my attempts ...

"Still Life With Kiss"
This single scene may become a normal piece of prose someday. But until then, I've posted it here for your enjoyment. A stream-of-thought composition, "Still Life" enters both Erik's and Christine's heads in a setting of my own creation to paint a portrait with words.

"Encounter"
This poem explores the question: What would a regular person see, feel, and experience in a meeting with Erik?

"Epilogue"
The scene of this poem is as follows: Erik, having released Christine to Raoul, flees his house beneath the Opera to escape the coming mob. It is late, and rain falls. What is he thinking?

"The Phantom of ... Shallot?"
This emulation of Alfred, Lord Tennyson's famous poem, "The Lady of Shallot," is based largely upon the final opera scene from the Charles Dance "Phantom" miniseries (based on the Yeston/Kopit "Phantom" musical). I chose to liken Erik to Elaine of Shallot because of their loneliness, their devotion to their art, and the love that destroys them both.

Issues in Adaptations of the "Phantom" Legend by Heather Sullivan
This is not fan fiction. It's actually an academic thesis paper that I wrote for an Honors Literature 350 course I took at the College of New Jersey. It focuses on Webber's musical and Charnas's "Beauty and the Opera" as adaptations of the original Phantom novel. It is rather lengthy, including extended quotations, secondary sources and a "Works Cited"; however, I recieved an A on it, so it's worth a read if you're interested.

Heroic Journey, Archetypal Functions and Mythological Influences in "Phantom" by Heather Sullivan
A second thesis I did on POTO for a class at TCNJ: English 342, Mythology. In this paper I discuss mythic structure and archetyped characters in ALW's "Phantom" as well as similarities between the show and the Hades/Persephone myth. It's long and perhaps a bit convoluted, but I've prefaced it with a brief summary of the technical terms that should help you get the point I'm making. It was an interesting paper to write and hopefully interesting to read.

The web is a great place to search for fanfic- it's easy to find and often tides me over while I'm on a quest for a certain Phantom novel. Listed here are some places to go for fanfic, as well as links to fiction which I have enjoyed.

Laura's fiction is some of the best that's out there. Her style reflects the influence of Susan Kay and the amazing fanfiction authoress Cara Liane (a.k.a. Lilith Sedai). Watch this space, as she's not only talented but quick!

Phantom Books is a virtual card-catalog of Phantom writings, and covers a wide variety of topics that range from Phantom history to stories based on the legend. There's an "Online Fiction" category, where a few of my longer stories are listed and reviewed. I would warn you, however, to take these reviews lightly - they are written by a person of rather unyeilding Phantom-views.

The Phantom Phiction Ring, of which I am a member, is a collection of sites that offer fanfic.

The Phanzine is an awesome internet-based Phan-produced magazine which often features fanfic. **modesty** I myself have been recently published there.