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The Phantom of the Opera
Part II
The Phantom lived in the basement of the Paris Opera House. People who entered the basement couldn't find the way out. Who was he? A ghost, a living being, a monster? Only Christine knew that the Phantom was an unhappy man who was born so ugly that he had to cover his face with mask. He travelled around the world and learnt many things, he knew many fascinating stories and legends and he was a great singer.At last the Phantom decided on kidnapping Christine and made her marry him. When Christine had disappeared Raoul understood who had done it: it was the Phantom. Raoul rushed to the basement and was captured by the Phantom. In the long run the Phantom understood that Christine didn't love him. He freed Christine and Raoul. They left Paris forever and lived alone in a quit place. The Phantom died in the basement of the Opera House alone and lonely.

Answer 1

The Phantom lived in the basement of the Paris Opera House.   The Phantom was an unhappy man who was born so ugly that he had to cover his face with mask. He travelled around the world and learnt many things,  he was a great singer.At last the Phantom decided on kidnapping Christine and made her marry him. When Christine had disappeared Raoul rushed to the basement and was captured by the Phantom. In the long run the Phantom understood that Christine didn't love him. He freed Christine and Raoul. They left Paris forever. The Phantom died in the basement of the Opera House alone and lonely.