"Phantoms of the Past" and "Bodies on the Shore"

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The Phantom of the Opera Table

Claim: The Phantom of the Opera
Prompt: 01. First Time.
Title: "Phantoms of the Past"
Author: stefanie_bean
Rating: M
Length: epic
Brief summary: As soon as I signed up for this round of rec50, I *knew* I had to begin with "Phantoms of the Past." It is the best long-form fanfic I've read. In any fandom. Ever. I am not exaggerating (and I am not just saying this because stefanie_bean is on my flist). A mature, passionate Christine looks back on her life after Raoul has died, following their thirty-year marriage. Christine comes to terms with her relationships with both Raoul and Erik and looks with hope towards her future.
Link: Phantoms of the Past

Claim: The Phantom of the Opera
Prompt: 02. AU.
Title: Bodies on the Shore
Author: Elcie
Rating: T
Length: long
Brief summary: Brilliant story. If you're in this "phandom," you've probably seen this recced before--and deservedly so. Like a lot of great AUs, it starts off with a logical, story-driven "What If?": "What if Christine did not have the resolve to approach Erik as his 'living bride' when Raoul and the Persian are in the torture chamber?" The author maintains Leroux's style perfectly. *This* is morbid Erik/Christine at its best.
Link: Bodies on the Shore

Shotgun Religion

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Claim: Death Note, general series
Prompt: 16: Teamwork
Title: Shotgun Religion
Author: Sutlers
Rating: R
Length: Long
Brief summary: An absolutely breathtaking fic about Mello and Matt during the years of the Kira investigation.
The author's summary fits the fic perfectly: The ballad of Matt and Mello, or something.
Link: Shotgun Religion

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