The Phantom's Melody: A Phantom of the Opera retelling

by Australia D. Kincannon

Fear is the enemy of all. Change its companion. To change means overcoming fear. Venture into the unknown, venture outside of one’s comfort. We fear what we can’t change. Because the unknown is terrifying.

“So, anyway, men suck. Gotcha,” Sarah said. “But like there’s someone out there just waiting for you to trip into them and then tell them to fuck off.”

10000000% ME

There was actually a man running around this place doing fucking Phantom shit.

“Because in the beginning they’re amazing, actively trying to make you want them. Until you’re hooked. Then they stop. And you’re sitting there hoping the man they were when you met them comes back. But they never do. So, you try harder. Which makes it worse, for you. And they will use you until there’s nothing left. No one should have to beg someone to love them.”