In which Élise schemes and Raoul charms. Catch up with Fantôme from the beginning Suddenly, Raoul was at his most charming. His beatific happiness was evident from his face and carried into his manner, and all the ladies of his sister-in-law's circle dissolved into fits of giggles at his charm. Previously handsome but stoic, considered... Continue Reading →
Jump A Little Lighter: Chapter 8
An American Story.
Fantôme – Chapter 11, Part 1
In which the lovers admit to each other the depth of their feelings. Catch up with Fantôme from the beginning It was the very next day that a ragamuffin child came calling for Viscomte Raoul de Chagny saying he was from the Opera. Shooed away from the front he tried the back, and was given... Continue Reading →
from Nebraska
a poem in Rosalita's voice [V1] Violet glitter in the eye In the eye of the beholder A lightning bolt in the hands of the collector In indie sleaze And practiced ease Something is always pulling me closer [V2] A rosary filled with shame A valentine kept on a chain A six-string prayer, articulating love... Continue Reading →
Three Stories From Folklore
My job is strange. For World Book Week, I encouraged several of our staff[1] to read out stories rooted in their own heritage to my students. All my colleagues, however, are incredibly busy, so I agreed to source the stories. I am not the kind of librarian to do things by half, so what follows... Continue Reading →
Jump A Little Lighter: Chapter 7
An American Story.
Fantôme – Chapter 9, Part 10
In which Raoul first hears the name of Éric.
Jump A Little Lighter: Chapter 6
An American Story.
Fantôme – Chapter 9, Part 8
In which our Fantôme gets to enjoy the party.
Jump A Little Lighter: Chapter 5
An American Story.
