Tales of Origin and Infamy: Vol II: From the Casebook Silas Thorne

Tales of Origin and Infamy Vol. II A Silas Thorne Casebook Anthology In this second collection from the casebook of Captain Silas Thorne, a world of shadows, secrets, and strange destinies unfolds. Blending gothic horror, historical fiction, and speculative mystery, these stories illuminate the origins and hidden histories of the haunted, the ambitious, the loyal, and the damned - the figures whose lives entwine with Thorne's own. Each tale stands alone yet deepens the mythos: The Anatomy of Eternity >The Lion's Head Knocker >Carnehan & Caine: Outfitters of Mystery >Below the Ribs of Leviathan >The Workhouse Boy >My Father's Ghost >Master of Directions A leader of a secret society reflects on power, destiny, and the unseen hands that attempt to steer the fate of a nation. >Appendices The appendices enrich the collection with historical context and fictional lore, including: Summaries of classic works such as The Island of Dr. Moreau and The Man Who Would Be King Explanations of the architectural transformation of Regency London Details on Victorian workhouses and the origins, rituals, and hierarchy of the Order of the Silver Compass