The year is 1975. A new term has begun at Miskatonic University. Neal Carter, an assistant professor of linguistics, is completing his first week of teaching classes when he makes a fateful decision. Story #1 in the Arkham Files series.
In Arkham Files, White Collar characters are fused into the world of the Cthulhu Mythos. 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.
First names are the same as in White Collar. Neal Caffrey is known as Neal Carter. Peter Burke is Peter Gilman. In addition to Neal and Peter, White Collar characters include Diana, Mozzie, Elizabeth, June, Sara, Jones, and Hughes. Neal and Sara are both a few years younger than their New York counterparts.
The series is a meta work with the stories referenced in the Caffrey Conversation series. It's not necessary to read the Caffrey Conversation stories beforehand, but for readers who do, there is an added dimension. More information about the meta aspect is on my blog, Penna Nomen & Silbrith Conversation.
Disclaimer: These stories are for fun. I do not own White Collar or the world of the Cthulhu Mythos.
Peter comes to the rescue when Neal has lost his way. April-May 2004. Follows Caffrey Flashback by Penna Nomen in the Caffrey Conversation series.
My White Collar stories are set in the Caffrey Conversation prequel universe created by Penna Nomen. In that world, Neal Caffrey--expert forger, thief, and con artist--was recruited by Special Agent Peter Burke to work for him at the FBI before canon Neal was sent to prison. Neal began his new life in December 2003 when he was twenty-three years old. The first story in the series is Caffrey Conversation by Penna Nomen.
Penna and I are writing partners. The complete list of Caffrey Conversation stories is on our blog, Penna Nomen & Silbrith Conversation.
This story is for fun. I don't own the rights to the White Collar TV series.