Arkham Files

A fusion series of Caffrey Conversation with the world of the Cthulhu Mythos. Written by Silbrith. Meta series. No prior knowledge of Caffrey Conversation or the Cthulhu Mythos is assumed.
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In Arkham Files, White Collar characters are fused into the world of the Cthulhu Mythos as envisioned by H.P. Lovecraft and others. No prior knowledge of either White Collar or Lovecraft is required. Although Lovecraft is a master of the horror genre, in Arkham Files the emphasis is on science fiction and fantasy with a generous sprinkling of romance.

The series begins in 1975. Neal and Peter are professors at Miskatonic University, which is located in Arkham, Massachusetts. Peter's wife Elizabeth is a neurologist at the university's medical center. In Arkham Files, the first names are the same. Neal Caffrey is known as Neal Carter. Peter Burke is Peter Gilman. In addition to Neal and Peter, also included in the stories are Diana, Mozzie, Elizabeth, June, Sara, Jones, Hughes, and of course Satchmo. Neal and Sara are both a few years younger than their New York counterparts. See the Arkham Files Pinterest board for the full cast.

The series is a meta work with the stories referenced in Caffrey Conversation. It's not necessary to read Caffrey Conversation, but for those who do, there is an added dimension. In Caffrey Conversation, Agent Diana Berrigan began writing Arkham Files fics as part of a strategy to capture a cybercriminal nicknamed Azathoth. She is assisted by members of the Arkham Round Table, which include June (her beta editor), Mozzie, El, Tricia, Mozzie, and Jones. Travis serves as technical advisor and Richard assists with creature design. Events and characters in Arkham Files are sometimes referenced in the Caffrey Conversation stories and are a factor in plot development. Azathoth made his first appearance in The Woman in Blue. Diana's fics are mentioned for the first time in The Dreamer. Beginning with Time Crystals, Mozzie co-writes the stories.

Those of you who are familiar with White Collar know that Diana is a fearless and tough agent. She's a crack shot, an expert in martial arts, and doesn't mind bending the rules when necessary. So it should come as no surprise that she found much in Lovecraft's work that needed to be updated. When Mozzie became her writing partner, even more changes were introduced. Arkham Files features a diverse cast with many women in leadership roles.

Stories
For summaries with spoilers of the first several stories, visit Inside the Arkham Files Vault. Since the characters in Caffrey Conversation discuss Arkham Files, I've included the relevant Caffrey Conversation stories in this list.

1. Visions from Beyond: Mid-September 1975. A new term has begun at Miskatonic University in Arkham, Massachusetts. Neal, an assistant professor of linguistics, is completing his first week of teaching classes when he makes a fateful decision. Follows The Mirror by Silbrith.
   
   
2. The Locked Room: Late September 1975. A dangerous cult operating in Arkham has ominous implications for Neal. Follows Homecoming (Caffrey Vignettes) by Penna Nomen.
   
   
3. The Crypt: October 1975. Neal and Peter discover a dark secret buried underneath Arkham that sets them on a new course. Fluff: Halloween. Follows Echoes of a Violin by Silbrith.
   
   
4. Cinereous Skies: November 1975. Neal and Peter's abduction to a distant planet leads to the unmasking of a secret conspiracy. Neal learns the truth about who he is. Follows Nocturne in Black and Gold by Silbrith.
   
   
5. Lion's Lair: November 1975. Neal and his friends travel to Lyon to unravel the secret of the armillary sphere. Neal begins to experience the after-effects of Sornoth's attack. Fluff: Thanksgiving. Follows Harlequin's Shadow by Silbrith.
   
   
6. Time Crystals: December 1975. As Neal prepares to enjoy the winter holiday, Azathoth springs his trap. Fluff: Christmas. Follows The Musicians by Silbrith.
   
   
7. Sands of Abydos: December 1975. An ancient Egyptian necropolis holds the key to unlock the power of the armillary sphere. Fluff: Christmas, New Year's. Follows Cloister of Secrets by Silbrith.
   
   
8. Scorpion Hill: January 1976. During a trip to Morocco, Neal and Peter find themselves targeted by the Starry Wisdom cult. Follows On Ice by Penna Nomen.
   
   
9. Standing Stones: February 1976. Ancient ruins in England acquire a sinister significance as the team attempts to thwart an alien invasion. Fluff: Valentine's Day. Follows Silent Planet by Silbrith.
   
   
10. Queen's Gambit: March 1976. Neal and his friends travel back to Elizabethan England to prevent a royal marriage. Follows Progress of Love by Silbrith.
    
    
11. Penny Exchange: April 1976. Henry Winslow summons help from a different reality when Neal and Peter encounter minions of the real Azathoth. Follows The Shark of SoHo by Silbrith.
    
    
12. Zoog Whisperer: May-June 1976. A visit to the court of Kublai Khan proves disastrous for Neal and the members of SCAGR. Follows Tsunami by Silbrith.
    
    
13. Ritual of Varda: July 1976. A mysterious death in Arkham leads to the discovery of a new foe. Follows Henry Takes a Holiday by Penna Nomen.
    
    
14. Tower of Koth: July-August 1976. A Neolithic site in Chile reveals insights about the Elnath along with a warning about a fourth Ymar. A mysterious orb leads to a return trip to Tirelia. Follows Movie Night by Penna Nomen.
    
    
15. Chaos Conundrum: September 1976. Chaos contamination spreads in multiple worlds as a new infiltration by the Ymar is exposed. Follows Skating on Thin Ice by Silbrith.
    
    
16. Strange Signals: October 1976. An off-world trip leads Neal to the realization that he can no longer ignore his possible dragon connection. Follows Vermeer Interrupted by Silbrith.
    
    
17. Slimed: November 1976, October 2007. Unexpected visitors from another world complicate Neal Caffrey's plans for Halloween. Follows Strange Signals (Arkham Files).
    
    
18. The Woman in Violet: Irene and Kai discover that the trail to Alberich leads through Arkham. Fusion of Arkahm Files with Tales from the Library. Follows Slimed (Arkham Files)
    
    
19. Apophis Rising: WIP. Tentatively scheduled to be posted in October 2025.