1990 Phantom Fic Recs
Since the lovely @wheel-of-fish's stream of the 1990 TV production of POTO, I have been unable to stop thinking about Cherik and know there are countless others who likely feel the same.
Perhaps the only thing more tragic than the ending is the fact that there's so few 1990 fics! And among those tagged many of them take some character inspiration but don't really use the unique premise and setup and characters provided in the Y/K miniseries. So I've decided to compile this list of a few of my favourites! Enjoy!
what i would best like to see by queeenciri
A much gentler and happier picnic unmasking, where Christine reacts a little differently! I love the character work in this fic; the thoughts and emotions of the characters feel so real, and it really breaks down their motivations.
Together We Dream by Anonymous
This one is brand new and I'm in love with the prose and writing style of it! An extra conversation between Erik and Christine, one that could fit into canon or be a turning point. Christine reflects on some similarities between them, and it leads to this emotional conversation with angst and joy entwined gorgeously.
How Deep the Bullet Lies by oprhan__account
This is more of a hurt/comfort and whump fic, where Erik survives the ending of the miniseries. It's mainly him processing the events of the show and musing on what comes next, and does have a ending that is pointing towards things improving! Currently listed as chapter 1/? , but it's still worth reading as a fantastic exploration of an intriguing concept.
Sunflowers by CottagecoreCandlelight
Incredibly fluffy E/C, where Christine gifts Erik some sunflowers. Filled with the adorable shyness and sweetness that this couple has, and I'm in love with the visual image of 1990 Erik and his bouquet of sunflowers. They suit him very well!
Understatement by BrendaDaaeDestler
Erik takes Christine on their first date together! Fluff including a candlelit dinner and slow dancing. This is an AU where Gerard is willing to set up such a date, but the main focus is the budding romance between Erik and Christine.
A Magical World by pippa-writes
This is actually a collection of four ficlets! They're mostly canon compliant, and range from Christmas fluff to Christine regretting the picnic unmasking. The first one is even a Phillipe centric look at Christine's grief post canon (unfortunately with the canon ending), which I find quite unique and fascinating.
Rêver by trace-of-rouge
Somewhat tragic and angsty one shot, this is Erik musing on the nature of dreams and his feelings for Christine. It's a very good short character study, and I really enjoy the insight into Erik's thoughts.
The Strange Case of Monsieur Belladova by NPennyworth
If I constantly reread my own story then I'm allowed to put it on my own phic rec list, and I am seriously quite proud of how this one turned out! I wanted to explore a happier AU where Erik gets to just work at the opera house; this is written from the perspective of the opera company as they debate whether to say anything about the mask, but it seems rude to point it out when nobody else has. Mostly humor and fluff, with background E/C.
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hi there my beloved kairo i am here …… to talk abt fleabag <333 I GOT SOOO EXCITED WHEN I SAW YOU LIKED IT i need to know your favorite scene(s) and character(s) plsplspls 🙏🙏 is it the priest. i feel like it’s the priest. (he’s getocoded to me btw but you alr know that) ….
also sending you a big bouquet and some boba :3 💐🧋 i hope your day or night is going well!!!! whenever you end up seeing this!!!! ily <3
A FELLOW FLEABAG LOVER 🤝 listen i love that show SO much like phoebe is such a legend in both the writing AND acting department i love her SO much 😭
AND YOU ALREADY KNOWWWWWWW i loved hot priest soooooo much <333 the scene of him & fleabag at the church literally made me mentally unwell like i’m sorry but that’s corrupted priest!geto to a TEE… telling fleabag to “kneel.” and opening the confessional… he’s shrouded in all black… he took off the white collar… they KISS???
AND THEN LATER ON ANOTHER VERY SUGURU GETO CODED MOMENT (JDKSKSJDKSKSJDEKJEJE ARI I’M GOING INSANE ALREADY THINKING ABT SUGURU SAYING IT KDKDKDKDKDKDKD) WHEN HE TELLS HER:
“fuck you calling me ‘Father’ like it doesn’t turn you on just to say it.”
LIKE?:!:&:!3$3:$:$:! ummmmmmm. if suguru said that to ME…………………… sorry but not sorry 2 say that nsfw actions would occur immediately after <3
but also i love fleabag & her relationship w claire like the “i look like a pencil scene” had me cryifnfnfnfnfn i love everyone in the show SO much… also omfg the entire show is so sugu-coded like the FOX mentions??? the ending when fleabag confesses that she loves the priest and he just says to her softly, “it’ll pass.” i may have cried… just a lil bit… bc you know they do STILL care for each other but at the end of the day he chooses God. WHEW……. i know there’s never gonna be another season bc they ended it perfectly but i miss fleabag sm </3
BUT OMFG WHAT ARE YOUR FAV SCENES??? AND YOUR FAV CHARACTERS??? i Have 2 know… 🗣️🗣️🗣️ also have you ever watched “derry girls” i feel like you would fucking LOVE the show omfg 😭 i already have a feeling that sister michael & michelle would be your favs (i’m projecting bc they’re my favs) like it’s also another amazing show 😭😭😭
ALSO I’M ALSO SENDING YOU FLOWERS BACK FEEL FREE TO PLANT THEM IN A GARDEN <3 🌹🌸🌺🌷🪷 i hope your day/night is going wonderfully <3 MWAH! 🩷
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“Tinder”
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“You look beautiful, Tara”.
Her sister blushed, twirling in her dress. “Thanks, Sam. I think blue is my color,”.
Sam smiled tightly, trying to hide her annoyance. Tara was going out on a dinner date with this douchey frat boy she matched on Tinder. And it was safe to say Sam wasn’t a fan.
For the last two days, Sam had been following the boy. His name was Ryder, the youngest child trying to get a finance degree. She had taken off two days of work to watch this boy be a raging misogynist in class and racist with his friends.
He wasn’t good enough for Tara. Nowhere near it. And Sam wouldn’t allow this fledgling romance to continue past date number one.
But Mindy wasn’t on the same page with Sam. Nowhere near. The three girls went dress shopping four days ago to find Tara's new clothes. She had helped her baby sister buy three different options. And today was the day Tara was going on the date, so the three girls gathered and voted on the best one for Tara.
Sam did her best to act excited, but Mindy was ecstatic for Tara. The girl had even gone as far as to give Tara money for the date. It blew Sam’s mind that she was the only one against this boy.
As Tara headed to the bathroom to work on her hair, Sam turned to Mindy, fuming a bit.
“What the hell is wrong with you? This date is a bad idea. You’re not stupid, Min,” she hissed, staring daggers at the girl.
Mindy rolled her eyes back, placing a hand on Sam’s. “Sam, do I look like a fucking idiot? Of course, this is a bad idea. We can’t let this happen!”
Taken aback, Sam blinked in confusion. “Uh, what?”
Standing up, Mindy started pacing, signaling that she was about to monologue. “Okay, obviously this is a bad idea, we know this. But we also know that if I come off too strong about being against this, Tara might go anyway. And we also know that if you come off too strong about being against this, Tara will 100% go anyway. But here’s the kicker- we can reverse-psychology her.”
Sam raised an eyebrow, signaling the girl to continue.
Mindy grins, her eyes ablaze. “We play chicken. We throw our full support into this horrible idea. And we force her to come back to us without her knowing that this was our idea!” she floats, pumping a fist into the air.
Frowning, Sam crossed her arms. “Okay. It sounds like lying, though. Tara and-”
“- and you both had agreed to be honest about everything. I know. We’ve been over this. Just trust me, okay? We can do this!” Mindy said, cutting Sam off in her tracks.
Rolling her eyes, Sam nodded. “Fine. Let's do it.”
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“Why did you let her go? Who knows what that creep wants from her? That’s my baby sister! I know I can’t control what she does and who she sees- but god, this was the wrong decision!”
Mindy looked back at Sam with shocked eyes. “I didn’t think she’d go through with it, Sam! I thought this would work, I did!” she stammered.
Sam threw her hands in the air in frustration. “This whole plan was based on what you thought? Fuck!”.
“Sam,” Mindy said quietly, her eyes wide.
Sam shook her head vigorously. “No, I’m going after her. This game of chicken might work for you, but it doesn’t work for me. That’s my little girl,” she spat, turning around to chase after her sister.
But instead, she was smothered by a hug. It was Tara, holding her around the waist.
“What’s this?” she asked, confused by the way Tara clung to her middle. She eventually loosened up, hugging Tara back. Her sister was shaking against her middle, crying a bit.
Finally, her sister spoke, her eyes filled with anger. “How could you do that? You’re supposed to protect me and prevent me from doing stupid things! What the hell was that!” she cursed pulling back from Sam.
Taken aback, Sam stared at her blankly. This wasn’t what was supposed to happen. There was no script for this.
“I- I guess I thought we could reverse-psychology you. It’s Mindy’s idea,” Sam stuttered, pointing at the other girl.
Mindy threw her hands up in frustration. “Dude!”
Tara looked at the girl, shushing her. “Not now. I’m mad at Sam for not being mi guardiana. That’s your job!” she groaned, clearly frustrated.
Sam smiled, her eyes shining with unshed tears. “Oh Mi Amor, if that’s what you wanted I would’ve done that. I just want to give you space to do your thing and make your own choices,” she softly said, tucking a lock of Tara’s hair behind her ear.
His sister’s eyes softened, gazing up at Sam with such bright adoration. “I just need you. I always just need you. You can make my choices any day. As long as I have you by my side,”.
Sam wrapped her sister in a hug, kissing her cheek. Tara hugged her back just as fiercely.
“Te quiero mi cielo,” she whispered, rocking the pair back and forth.
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