This week, my Weekend Writing Warriors and Snippet Sunday Folk, it’s another snippet from Spectre of the Golden Voice.
The plot’s still being worked on (and, yes, is influenced by PotO) but this is a rough blurb…
When Krissi’s singing whilst working in the bowels of the theatre draws the attention of the theatre’s infamous Ghost, she finds herself under his private tutelage and thrust into the spotlight as tragedy threatens to shut down the theatre. As would-be suitors flock to her side to share her newfound fame, Krissi finds herself torn between protecting her family and following her heart.
This snippet picks up where last week’s ended…
Ghost collapsed on the chaise lounge, draping a leg over the edge. “I’m not sure how much of it he would’ve heard from his vantage point.”
She peered at him. Was her dear Ghost actually envious for once? With the scarred side of his face turned to her, it was hard to discern his expression from the little sticking out beneath that ridiculous mask he insisted on wearing to hide the damage, but it made sense for him to be put out by such a thing. “It’s the best seat in the entire theatre.” And, for once, he didn’t have it all to himself.
“It is,” Ghost agreed. “But not when you’ve other things to occupy yourself with.” He shook his head and muttered, “Far better for it to be left vacant than in the presence of those who do not respect the theatre.”
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Aldrea Alien 
Very interesting.
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Thank you. 🙂
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Hmm… Sounds like her admirer was not paying attention to the performance. I wonder what “other things” he was occupying himself with…
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Heh. Technically, just one “thing”.
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I’m enjoying how much more of an equal Krissi is with her Ghost than Christine was with the Phantom. She’s not afraid to speak back to him or tease him.
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Krissi can certainly be a no-nonsense sort of woman.
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Interesting snippet. I look forward to going back to read more of it.
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Thanks! 🙂
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Interesting – the Ghost like his private seat.
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Very much so.
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Interesting details this week. Enjoyed the snippet!
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Thank you. 🙂
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I wonder what Ghost is going to do about it. Interesting!
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Not much, given that everyone’s gone and he promised to be on his best behaviour.
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Ghost seems very human, both physically and psychologically.
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He is (very elven, anyway). I’ve no comment on his emotional state beyond still working on it.
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I find myself empathizing with him. Great snippet.
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Yay! And thanks! 🙂
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Ghost love stories carry are so bittersweet , but it looks like you’re writing a refreshing take on one. I like it. Good snippet! 🙂
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Thank you. 🙂
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A ghost story- I’m already intrigued. Enjoyed the snippet. I would say he sounds just a wee bit put out. 🙂
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He’s extremely put out. How dare the emperor’s son use the royal box as if he owns it. And then he doesn’t even pay attention to the leading lady singing? Simply appalling.
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Nice work!
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Thank you! 🙂
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I’m intrigued by the blurb. This sounds like it’ll be a great story. Love the attitudes of the characters in this scene! 🙂
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Thanks! 🙂
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I love Ghost already. I get the impression this watcher was more interested on her than the performance.
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Not this watcher, perhaps, but he certainly has some persistent competition.
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Oh my. The things people do when they think no one else is watching…
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Well, it -is- the royal box. The emperor’s son can do as he pleases in it.
(I’m so going to be cackling as I write that scene into TTtH, which seems to be one of the most interwoven books of the series)
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A Phantom remake. Cool.
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Excellent dynamics, Aldrea. I am enjoying your caracterisation, immensely
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