In answer to several requests we have set up an area where writers can post their own Phantom stories or expanded scenes. We are also including some published affiliate authors. Email your submissions and comments to: admin@returnofthephantom.com Please include "forum" in the subject line of your email.

34. THE DISCIPLES OF THE NIGHT CONTEST ENTRIES AND WINNERS FROM APRIL 2012

33. NANCY AND THE DANCING CAT by Williams M. O'Brien Jr.
From his collection of short stories

32. THE LITTLE GIRL FROM TOBIN HILL by Williams M. O'Brien Jr.
From his collection of short stories

31. FIONA'S TRIP TO THE RENAISSANCE FAIR by Steven Pentacost
A humorous escapade for your enjoyment

30. THE TALE OF THE BLOODLINE CONTEST ENTRIES AND WINNER FROM MARCH 2010

29. THE SEASON OF THE WITCH CONTEST ENTRIES AND WINNER FROM OCTOBER 2008

28. A TALE OF EVIL AND OTHER INCONVENIENCES by Steven Pentecost
It serves to be vigilant on the final Friday before Halloween

27. THE AGONY AND ECSTASY OF DIVINE DISCONTENT by Jelaluddin Rumi
Submitted for your enjoyment by Etienne

26. MY HUMBLE LIFE by Steven Pentecost
The beginning of an autobiographical synopses of my life

25. THE CAREER COACH by Steven Pentecost
Freda gets hired as a concession stand attendant and the disembodied voice of Erik has a little fun with a new employee. Reading Guide: word mis-spellings and erroneous grammar are deliberately intended to reflect an accent. M’whahaha!

24. A FIELD GUIDE TO THE ULTIMATE BAD DAY by Steven Pentecost
A part time author/humorist offers us the most all encompassing manual for having a death free, jail free work experience.

23. THE LEAD IN FOR TODAY'S PEOPLES COURT by Steven Pentecost
Further entanglements with the Opera House managers!

22. CONFIDENTIAL MEMO # 2 (TO BE VIEWED BY AREA SUPERVISORS ONLY!) by Steven Pentecost
An attempt to make the Opera House more profitable and cope with ongoing worries.

21. ARMAND MONCHARMIN & FIRMIN RICHARD - OPERA THEATER MANAGERS AND SUPER SLEUTHS FOR HIRE
by Steven Pentecost
Observe the very best of their detecting skills

20. PHANTOM IN SYDNEY REPORT by Jaime Crawford
One woman's devoted sojourn to see The Phantom of the Opera

19. JOB REVIEW #1 by Steven Pentecost and Etienne
Performance evaluation for concession stand attendant. (See #18 below)

18. THE JOURNEY PART 2 by Jo-ann McMahon
To read part 1 go to story 2 on this list

17. JOB APPLICATION #1 by Jo-ann McMahon
1st Request to work in the Concession Stand

16. THE PROFESSIONAL by Steven Pentecost
For every thing that can be done in life there must be a professional in the activity.

15. A TRUE VALENTINE STORY...HONEST by Steven Pentecost
Erik buys roses for Christine and gets a rude awakening.

14. WAVERING CONVICTION by Etienne
These were the final moments on Rue du Renard - just before Erik revealed his existence to Christine in the first chapter of The Return of the Phantom.

13. THE LITTLE CANDLE THAT COULDN'T by Steven Pentecost
This is the story of Erik’s 37th birthday as seen from the littlest birthday candle, Chip.

12. HIS FIRST EVER YA YA SISTERHOOD SLUMBER PARTY by Steven Pentecost
The real reason Erik just had to kill Joseph Bouquet.

11. SARAH'S FATAL DATE WITH DESTINY by J.D. Crawford
Sarah becomes Queen of all Vampires for eternity. (Updated version)

10. ERIK; MY STORY Part Two by J.D. Crawford
Erik, the Phantom of the Opera, finds Love and Acceptance at last

9. ERIK; MY STORY by J.D. Crawford
In this story Erik, the Phantom of the Opera, finds Love and Acceptance at last.

8. MADELEINE & ERIK by J.D. Crawford
A phantom phiction for the forum. Dramatic contrast between love and hate.

7. MADAME GIRY: LIVE TO FIGHT ANOTHER DAY by Steven Pentecost
We've waited patiently to reveal how Madame Giry became Erik's agent. Here is the implausible truth.

6. HOW T'WAS THAT CHRISTINE FELL FROM GRACE by Steven Pentecost
Erik wanted love, Christine wanted antics. She was so young, so easily turned.

5. AN IN DEPTH LOOK AT THE PHENOMENON KNOWN AS THE OPERA GHOST by Steven Pentecost
Every good journalist knows that the best articles, in the best publications, always take time to explore the lives of those famous protagonists who have shaped our daily lives. Those writers strive to go behind the scenes to find out what makes these arch-heroes tick and what shaped their unusual lives. What inspired them to excel and become really great literary characters? Today’s interview will be with just such a person.

4. FROM THE DESK OF THE GREAT AND MIGHTY COUNT by Steven Pentecost
In an effort to stifle an office uprising, the Phantom takes the initial step of writing another of his infamously acclaimed notes.

3. INTEROFFICE CLAN WARS by Steven Pentecost
Seemingly unaware, the Phantom now has more to cope with on the de Chagny estate than he bargained for.

2.THE JOURNEY PART 1 by Jo-ann McMahon
In the time period between The Return of the Phantom and The Season of the Witch a piece of the story was left untold. This mere setback in the life of the Phantom, and that of his family proved that living as Raoul De Chagny had unexpected consequences.

1. DREAM STATE by G.K Sinclair
Authors note: This scene is an “out-take” – situated after Christine’s first encounter with Erik after the beginning of The Return of the Phantom: Le Couer Loyal. The music is, of course, The Phantom of the Opera, as found in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s breath-taking musical. No copyright infringement is intended and no money is be made from this. It is simply a bit of fun.