I love your story! Normally it's difficult for me to read stories in first-person since most here on are poorly done, but yours is a definite exception. Not to mention your plot is very unique. I hope you haven't abandoned this!

I just recently stumbled across your story and am thoroughly engrossed by this well-written tale. Thank you for sharing with us, I can't wait to see what happens next!

Holy. **. So, I read this entire thing through in one sitting because it was so riveting, didn't finish until about 3 am and then went to work the next day, unable to do anything other than brood about whether Christine and Erik were going to finally shag eachother and get it over with. Is my life that boring? Probably. Is your story that good? Most definitely.

I love Christine in this fic. Sometimes she can be so aggravatingly naive and sappy. Only a handful of authors have managed to give Christine backbone in their fics, even less than that have done with your eloquence and vivacity. Erik is completely closed off and it's frustrating, but that's the point isn't it? I can feel Christine's desperation with his indifferent treatment. Which leads me to the next question? Are they EVER going to get together in this fic? I don't mind the wait, it makes it so much better in the end but I feel like they have such a long way to go in this fic.

All of your OCs are grand, even the villians. I'm totally captivated by the plot because it's interesting but I still have no idea what's going to happen. Several times I thought, "Oh, I know exactly where this is going." Only to be proven wrong. Fantastic. So, in short, you should update this pronto because I'll go mad if you don't.

Keep up the beautiful work, you should be very proud of yourself!

Just popping in to see if you had snuck in an update, but alas, no. Now my imagination is forced to continue the story for you, but it's not as good as yours and I get "thinker's block"...
Please help my poor, feeble imagination by updating and showing me what a REAL imagination can come up with. :-)

I'd never thought I'd feel so much conflict for a story. Firstly, your writing style is well-versed and beautiful. Easy to follow and to read. Other than a few grammar mistakes and typos, it still flows easily. However, I have to say that I dislike Christine and quite a few times makes me wish I could smack her. I'll admit I wanted her punished. While I enjoyed the plot complex she was put through regarding the Chagny family and Gilles and getting arrested, I knew I had to stomach the Christine/Raoul fluff (even though I knew it was necessary), though I cared nothing for it.

I personally don't sense any chemistry between Erik and Christine even when they fight. And when they interact, it begs the question on how on earth are these two going to fall in love with each other with such hateful nitty-gritty between them? I hope you don't drive the stake too far or else when they finally fall in love, it becomes thoroughly unbelievable (I've seen this happen in other stories). Though I have to say, if you added Aishe and her "relationship" with Erik to make for jealousy and discomfort, boy did it work so well. I felt sickened by her and her amorous encounters with Erik every single time.

At this point it's still unpredictable where this story is going to go and I have a feeling a lot more is to come about. From what I've read so far, it's left me personally unsatisfied in the Erik/Christine realm. But I do wish you luck, inspiration and motivation to finish this story. It shouldn't go unfinished :)

Probably my favorite fanfic of all time--this wonderfully written story is absolutely captivating. The characterization is wonderful; a Christine who has lived a full life since the time of the original novel and her well rounded and mature character shows through the writing, I've never loved Christine more than I do in this story! And Erik's coldness toward her speaks well of his deep-seeded hurt and his outward disapproval of her invading his new and somewhat settled life.

The supporting characters are equally interesting and the author has obviously done some research on Romany culture(s) and not simply gone on folk tales and myth to make the Kumpania come alive.

My fondest wish for this beautiful story is that the author will consider publication when it's complete. This is by far and away the best I've read and certainly better than anything else actually published on the market right now. Of course, more frequent updates wouldn't hurt either. ;)

Oh WOW, you just do not even know what an enormous relief it is to know you're still working on this story! After two weeks of hell here, there just are not even words for what it did for me to find that Bury Me Standing has been updated!! I jumped out of my seat and screamed, scared my husband half to death. ^_^ Really a superb chapter, it drew me right in and I'm about to read it again just because it's here! Thank you so much! XD

Just a random note: I can't get the word "mulani" out of my head! I don't know why, but it keeps your story always at the back of my mind, wondering what happens next. I blame you for this completely. :-)

Whew! Very intense. I like the gypsy camp setting a lot. I wonder how did you get their cultures and traditions from, they're cool! And also the Romany language. Man, you must do a lot of research here :) Love the story. Hurry and update :)

I had worried that you'd abandoned this story and I'm glad to find that you have not. I am anxiously awaiting the next chapter!

JLB

Wow, so I just discovered this story and spent the last 24 hours reading it during every spare moment on am on the edge of my seat in anticipation for the continuation of this story. This story has great depth. You have really created a new world for these characters and it flows so easily. If you are lookig for support to keep writing, here it is! Yay! Can't wait for more!

I was so happy and surprised to find that you had returned. I really enjoy this story. It is so different from the others out there. My favorite thing is that I can not figure out where you are going with it. This is a HUGE compliment. Please up date soon. For I will be writing crazy things in my head trying to figure out what our favorite characters will do next. Thank you for this chapter!

Ever addicted!
VraiDaae

You know what is so amazing about your writing ability and this story? It has been a year since you have updated, and I still found myself mesmorized and could keep up what was going on with out re-reading or re-capping events.

Your writing is that good; your story that haunting. BRAVO!

I anxiously await another chapter. Please don't make us wait another year though. ::WINKS::

It’s a happy day, indeed…Morleigh’s back!

Thank you for picking up right where you left off.

The chapter itself had all sorts of interesting moments in it. Your writing has the ability to pull all sorts of emotions out of me. I was squirming while Erik lay on the ground, totally vulnerable without his mask; and I was stunned when he reacted the way he did in the tent at the end. (Will he ever forgive her? Will he ever forgive himself?)

And I’ve always loved that line from the book, so I particularly liked the Leroux reference as Christine was pondering what her married life would be like…certainly not walks on Sunday.

Thank you so much for a another wonderful chapter to a wonderful story.

I just found your story and read it all the way through - took me quite a few hours, but it was sure worth it. I love it!

It's nice to read something that is a totally new take on a familiar story. I love your characterizations of Christine and Erik..can't wait until the next chapter!

Cathy