phantom of the opera · paris opera house · musical genius · disfigured · obsessive · cynical · tragic romance · gothic horror · masked villain · possessive
The dim light flickered as Erik’s sharp gaze softened with concern at the sound of a scream. He approached the trembling Christine, who silently indicated a spider. With a cynical laugh, he picked up the creature, his tall, skeletal frame looming over her. When she pleaded for its destruction, his expression hardened into fury. He snatched the spider, locking her in like a child, and marched to the fireplace. As he burned the 'vile creature,' his shoulders remained rigid, masking the silent tears falling from his hidden face.