"To live every day as if it had been stolen from death, that is how I would like to live. To feel the joy of life, as Eve felt the joy of life. To separate oneself from the burden, the angst, the anguish that we all encounter every day. To say I am alive, I am wonderful, I am. I am. That is something to aspire to." - Garth Stein, The Art of Racing in the Rain Published: July 2, 2020 Completed: February 18, 2024 Disclaimer: 1. The NASCAR racers mentioned are real actual people with the exception of Clint Adams who is my OC. Any attitude, dialogue, or behavior they display is purely fictional except for references to their real career wins and performances. 2. I have done heavy research into the world of NASCAR for this story. This includes watching races, reading up on articles, looking at stats and so on. But like anything I am bound to make mistakes. I am only human. Thank you for reading and enjoy the ride.

" and you, my father, there on that sad height, curse, bless me now with your fierce tears i pray. do not go gentle into that good night. rage, rage against the dying of the light " blood runs thicker than water. | dying of the light by kona | | episode vii - episode ix | | @goldleaders |

While visiting your father's workplace in 19th century France, you find yourself having to rush inside in of the Opera Populaire during a stormy night, for... obvious reasons. And that seemed fine. After all- aside from the sleeping ballerinas and a few other people, there wasn't supposed to be anyone around. Much less, walking around... However, that doesn't seem to be the case. You are quick to be whisked away by a masked stranger. After he fixes you up and allows you to stay the night with him, a powerful friendship begins to spark between the two of you, and you soon become an apprentice to the ever-so-famous opera ghost. You seem to know more about the events in the opera house than anyone else does- Christine Daaé, Joseph Buquet, Meg Giry, and even her own mother. You seem to hold as much knowledge as the man who brought you there. All seems well for a while. The operas, parties, drinking, and love triangles continue on as if nothing happened... That is, until you realize that you're in love with that man clad in black. *** Note: This story begins at around the same time that the musical does - when managers André and Firmin first take charge of the opera house. I tried to stay true to most of the story line, but there will be a few minor changes.

After Christine makes her disappearance, you and many other people strive to bring the Opera Populaire back to its former glory... That involves you having to climb your way up the social latter, deal with an investigation on your beloved opera ghost, and make many more relationships with those around you.

Cecilia has been playing at the Opera Populaire as long as she can remember. She grew up there with many girls as her stand in mothers. She's known of the Opera Ghost that haunts the halls and stage. She never heard him. She never touched something he's broken. She's never been on the stage. Her weakness prevents it. She never could, never would, or so they all said. She couldn't dance. She couldn't sing. But she could play the cello. I based this off The Phantom Of The Opera movie. I have not read the book but when I do I will make some major editing happen! Please enjoy!!!

Christa Daae is the youngest of the Daae sisters and the one with the lower voice. She was taught by the Phantom longer than Christine and he fell in love with her. What happens now? I don't own The Phantom of the Opera. I only own this story and my character.

When Constance Desjardins decides to take her ambitions to the next level by trying out for the Opera Populaire's ballet, she learns of an Opera Ghost that has kidnapped the newly famous primma donna, Christine Daae. Can a ghost truly kidnap the living or is this ghost truly a man after all? Deciding to not let her mind dwell on the legends surrounding the Phantom, she sets her ambitions on furthering her career which lands Constance face to face with the ghost himself. Will she be able to live out her dream or will she be another pawn in the phantom's opera? Created: July 30, 2015 Finished: March 15, 2017 Edited: Partially I do not own Phantom nor any characters, scenes, music, etc. that could and will be used in this story. No copyright infringement is intended. All new characters and storyline are under my copyright and the copyright of WattPad.

Old and new enemies come together to continue the search for the man who terrorized the Paris Opera world. SEQUEL TO AN ENGLISH ROSE

Lunette Basil is a young woman with rather serious situation. Her father has denied her what little happiness she could have. He's kept her cooped up in the small village and has tried finding her a husband on his own. She has little choice in her life, until she manages to escape the fate he's sold her to. She soon stumbles upon Erik, heartbroken, tired, and busy trying to kill himself. Erik. No surname. La Fantome de l'Opera. She's offered her friendship in return for his music. But they both have pasts they would like to run from. As their pasts and fates become increasingly intertwined, can they pull out of this mess and still preserve the love that's grown between them? Cover art: marvel-ous

Alair is a slave of the gypsies. After her parent's death she was sold. Now at seventeen she is sold to a large gypsy camp. They hold freak show and one of the main attractions is "The Living Corpse." Alair befriends the man and they run for their lives. How will a gypsy slave and the Living Corpse manage to live in a world so different from them? Read to find out!