Inspired from the story Phantom by Susan Kay. ***************************** What if Erik didn't sell himself to darkness? What if Giovanni, the generous senior architect, managed to gain his trust once more and encouraged him to see the world through a different perspective? After taking over from Giovanni, Erik and his apprentices traveled to France to complete a contract which was to build a Opera for the entire country and beyond to indulge in. Becoming the owner of the Opera he was known as the best Musical Genius of all time. The world praised his unique operas and astounding music. But even though he was admired by all, he rarely appeared in public. People became curious and debated about his choice of living in solitude. Though Erik found a new life he still chose to conceal his deformity, not yet trusting mankind. He only had one desire: to find his Angel of music, whom he can share his passion with and finally show his real self. Will Erik be capable to convince Christine that she is destined to be his or will the dashing Patron de Changy have triumph once more? *************************************

The Sequel to A Thousand Salt Kisses Spoiler Alert - advisable not to read below if you wish to read ATSK (Book 1) first. Four years have passed since Crystal White met and fell in love with handsome, intriguing merman, Llyr. Although she has busied herself in colorful London uni life and found happiness with her boyfriend Sam, something inside of her just can't let go of her first love. With uni ending and no job in sight, Crystal knows she must return to Starfish Island. Back by the sea, she yearns for Llyr more than ever and when an opportunity arises to contact the mer-folk, Crystal finds it impossible to resist. However, when Crystal reaches out she discovers that not only has Llyr moved on but a magical secret about herself is unlocked... Will she be able to rekindle that precious love they once shared whilst also struggling to undo a spell cast the very summer they met? This is a New Adult story Cover by @fantasyfann123

** Formerly a Featured Wattpad Story ** Seventeen-year-old Crystal White is the new girl on Starfish Island. Dragged to the remote community by her environmental activist father, she is eager to find fun that doesn't involve touching fish guts or listening to local folklore. During a midnight swim with some new friends, Crystal is pulled out to sea by the waves. Convinced she's going to drown, Crystal is rescued by Llyr, a handsome stranger. As she searches for him in the following weeks, she finds there may be more truth to the Starfish legends than she thought. Over a sizzling roller-coaster summer, Llyr introduces Crystal to magic she'd only ever dreamed of. But as Crystal comes to love Starfish Island, it begins to drive her family apart. A nearby power plant is devastating local marine life, and her parents are stuck in the middle. As the magic and mundane parts of Crystal's life converge, she finds herself risking everything to save Llyr, her family, and herself. © Copyright 2014, All rights reserved