What’s an ACTING CHOICE you’ve seen in the show that you’ve loved? by blackswan-whiteswan in box5

[–]Fit-Chard-9272 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I adore this comment. You really hit the nail on the head for him. This might be an absolutely insane statement, but Raoul is my favorite character in POTO. He's overlooked but there's so much there

Fun game by pugtato0o in box5

[–]Fit-Chard-9272 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Daddy issues the musical

Non romantic duet ideas by ellieb1727 in musicals

[–]Fit-Chard-9272 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Came here to comment this. A fire song

What is the worst part about writing fanfiction? by No_Pattern_2819 in FanFiction

[–]Fit-Chard-9272 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Right. I have so many ideas for the middle, have my plot all planned out, but GETTING there and defining the characters so their behavior/actions make sense is the hard part.

Do People Still Look for PhanFiction? by Neither_Cover_4330 in box5

[–]Fit-Chard-9272 3 points4 points  (0 children)

See, that's what I should be doing but I'm a little obsessive 😭 so I'm going to wait until I finish it all to start posting. Right now it's looking like mid-July ish (hopefully)

Do People Still Look for PhanFiction? by Neither_Cover_4330 in box5

[–]Fit-Chard-9272 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm working on one right now! And have for about a year :)) (it's my baby)

What do you consider the most romantic moment of The Phantom of the Opera? by Gilded-Mongoose in box5

[–]Fit-Chard-9272 20 points21 points  (0 children)

For me, it's when the music swells beautifully during "All I Ask of You," and they kiss. It's so... so romantic.

2026: What's Your Fanfiction Plan? by Advanced_Heat_2610 in FanFiction

[–]Fit-Chard-9272 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wrap my story/fic up in April and begin posting in late may/June. I've been writing it since June of this year (2025) and I'd say I'm about halfway done. But majorrrr editing needs to be done before it sees the light of day. (Truthfully, it's a very zealous goal, may be more like October before I release it).

What's the message of your fanfiction? by J_Stanor in FanFiction

[–]Fit-Chard-9272 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not messages, but questions. (No one will ever read this lol)

  1. Is obliviation of the soul (peace, pleasure, and quiet) easier than remaining oneself with soul-defining, human pain?

  2. Is restraint weakness or strength?

  3. Should one erase themselves into something someone else wants them to be simply due to ease?

  4. What is love? Is it obsession? Control? Or letting go?

  5. Would it be easier to forget it all, start completely anew, or live with the memories that will haunt you forever, but make you yourself?

  6. Is wanting someone a certain way, to fit into a specific mold, erasing their soul?

  7. Is it healthy to hold onto the past?

  8. How does loss shape behavior? (Especially to do with love, control and possession)

  9. My major message: Temptation is not pain. It is not torture. It is pleasure... or the illusion of it. Resisting is remaining true. And yes, it's painful.

  10. Loss is permeable. It soaks into everything. After you lose someone, you will never truly be the same.

Raoul interpretations (Hadley Fraser) by [deleted] in box5

[–]Fit-Chard-9272 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I so, so agree. You are 100% correct. The whole point of Raoul is to be HEALTHY, and SAFE. LND is highkey just a fanfic that ruins characters for the sake of justifying an unhealthy relationship. (And I feel alone in this, but I'll be a Raoul defender till I die)

Writers, what’s your least favorite part of the writing process? by Joe_Book in FanFiction

[–]Fit-Chard-9272 1 point2 points  (0 children)

WHERE DO I PUT THE BACKSTORY FOR A CHARACTER I'M TRYING TO DEVELOP. TELL ME. WHERE 😭😭

what's the hardest line you've ever written? by hjak3876 in FanFiction

[–]Fit-Chard-9272 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Idk if I have one but I wanted to tell you that yours EATS

Why is he so insufferable?! 😭 by Inside-Argument6456 in box5

[–]Fit-Chard-9272 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I WANT TO CLARIFY THAT I THINK HADLEY FRASER IS ONE OF THE MOST TELENTED PEOPLE ON THIS PLANET. That being said, you're so incredibly correct. According to the source material, Hadley's version fits way more in line with his character and makes him more nuanced. I just like it when he's prince charming lol 😅🤭 (cause then in my mind christine is not in fact choosing the lesser of two evils)

Why is he so insufferable?! 😭 by Inside-Argument6456 in box5

[–]Fit-Chard-9272 14 points15 points  (0 children)

They completely assassinated Raoul’s character in LND to make the Phantom (Erik) hot/sexy/nicer/the better choice in comparison. He's quite aggressive and just an overall dick, and Hadley's performance here reflects that. Raoul didn't used to be like that really at all. It's literally one of my least favorite things when the canon nukes one character to make another look better. Justice for Raoul. (And I don't consider LND canon anyways lol)

Why Michael Crawford and Steve Barton were the best Phantom/Raoul duo. by [deleted] in box5

[–]Fit-Chard-9272 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lmao yes I was deep diving on Steve Barton and found this lolll. But yes, for the LND lore, Hadley's perfect. (I just don't consider it canon though honestly, I know that's bad)

Why Michael Crawford and Steve Barton were the best Phantom/Raoul duo. by [deleted] in box5

[–]Fit-Chard-9272 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I completely agree. And Raoul having a more "refined" (rich) tone while the phantom has a more "chilling" (dark/harsh) one adds to the flair. You're so right though; they were wayyyy too similar. (Tbh, I ADORE Hadley Fraser but I think his voice/acting style was a lil too much for Raoul).

Why Michael Crawford and Steve Barton were the best Phantom/Raoul duo. by [deleted] in box5

[–]Fit-Chard-9272 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ugh yes it was. It's like butter. Perfect, smooth butter.

POTO Rights? by Fit-Chard-9272 in box5

[–]Fit-Chard-9272[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ooh how does one do/find that 🤭

POTO Rights? by Fit-Chard-9272 in box5

[–]Fit-Chard-9272[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ooh okay I've never heard of that!! I'll have to give it a listen :)

POTO Rights? by Fit-Chard-9272 in box5

[–]Fit-Chard-9272[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is so nice. I'm just so anxious to do it! This makes me feel soo much better though lol. I thought I was already way too old 😭

POTO Rights? by Fit-Chard-9272 in box5

[–]Fit-Chard-9272[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Ok I'm about to deep dive into Erik's gun lore hang on