Monster

A Modern Phantom of the Opera Inspired Dark Romance

The moment I saw your bruised, battered face, I knew a soul-deep hunger to know you, to love you, to possess your heart...

I never expected to meet you in a psychiatric ward of all places. I watch you from afar, memorizing your every movement and gesture. My heart burns with jealousy and rage when Rex, a technician with a childhood linked to yours, watches you with the same intensity, hoping for your forgiveness.

You're as alone in this world as I am. My brokenness is drawn to yours. It all started with a song, a look, a conversation. In music therapy, our souls entwine as my voice, deep and smooth, elevates your delicate, though husky one. Slowly, you draw me out of my shell. I've never considered myself a member of the human race, but you make me ache with such human emotion.

The day you're discharged and leave me behind, I vow to find you and keep you for myself.

'Monster' is a dark gothic romance inspired by The Phantom of the Opera that is about obsession, longing, and redemption through human connection.