Behind The Mask Phantom Of The Opera Novels & Stories

Becca suggested, “I will make preparations” “Let it be like a group dinner?” Melisa was visibly elated. “Yes” after talking Becca stood up, “I will get going now” It took a lot of courage for her not to retch out her organ. Being in their midst made her whole body stand on edge. She was still trying to understand what exactly was happening but it was better to do it away from them than with them. After faking a smile at them, she hastily walked out of the cafe while Hardin turned to his wife. He had a worried look on his face and his wife could see it well, she knew exactly what was wrong with him.

The vibrant life of the party was a world apart from my own shadowed existence. I stepped away from the window, catching my reflection in the tall mirror. The blue gown I had chosen hung like a whisper of silk against my skin, its rich hue shimmering under the soft light. Yet it wasn't the gown that held my gaze—it was the mask that covered the scar that twisted across my cheek, a cruel mark that had stolen my place in this family.

Chapter 97: The one I met at the Operation Garett’s Point Of View My mind would not take it initially. My grip on my gun tightened, and my eyes were on the man struggling with my men. He wore no mask, no disguise. Just him—Thorne. I felt as if the ground below me had disappeared. My whole body went rigid, my chest barely rising for air. I had a mask over myself, my identity hidden, but my hands shook. What the hell is he doing here?

Only the corridor and the echo of my own soft footfalls. Another door stands slightly ajar. Through the narrow crack, a monitor blinks green. A rhythmic beep keeps time with my heartbeat, a measured metronome. I slow, drawn toward it. My reflection catches in the small square of glass: eyes darker than I remember, hair falling in waves, a faint shimmer of light across my skin. I lift a hand and trace the outline of my face on the glass as if to prove I’m solid.

My grip tightens on the phone. No. No, no, no. My heart slams against my ribs, my pulse roaring in my ears. I watch him—Ghost—standing in that fucking room, his hands shaking, desperation clear in his eyes. He wasn’t pleading for our lives. He was trying to undo what he did. “Why should we believe you?” the masked man asks. Ghost lets out a bitter, humorless laugh. “How else would I know the name? Come on, why do you think I told that idiot to stop?” His hands clench at his sides, his whole body tense. “Just take the three million and let us go.”

Men who looked at nothing saw nothing. Whispers followed like gnats. Who is she? I smiled behind the lace mask, its spiderweb patterns itching my scars. Let them wonder. Let them choke on their own curiosity. The ballroom swallowed us whole, chandeliers dripping light onto a thousand masks - feathers, gold leaf, animal snarls. I tasted champagne on the air, acidic and false. The first waltz began its predatory crawl across the strings when he appeared. Wolf mask. Shoulders like a mountain range. A walk that made even the violins hesitate.

Therein lies the masquerade As the final notes of his song echoed through the ballroom, I felt the power of his song surround me. This became so strong, I closed my eyes, catching my breath. When I opened my eyes, I saw Masquerade’s reflection. My heart stopped. The green gems had disappeared. His mask was a deep shade of red, trimmed with black lace. Is this a trick? What happened? A sharp gasp echoed through the ballroom. Horrified, I clamped my hands over my mouth, knowing it was too late to take back the sound.

I think the show runners know how chaotic it would be after Blank reveals his art, so they purposefully put the dance first. “A masquerade ball,” I breathe out while looking at the dancing crowd and adjusting my tilting mask. I picked the latter from a mask store in Country P. Its dark purple shade matches my gown, the corners crafted with thick curves and a rope to tie at the back. It was supposed to elevate my confidence. But now it isn’t helping matters as I stand in the crowded space, completely ignored. The music reaches my ears, but not in a pleasant way. It’s as if my eardrums would explode as the corners of my eyes start to sting.