# John Silence Stories — Chapters explained

> Chapter companions for John Silence Stories by Algernon Blackwood.

- [Dedication](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/john_silence_stories_se/chapters/dedication.md): The author dedicates the book to M. L. W., who served as the inspiration for the character Dr. John Silence and was a companion in many adventures.
- [John Silence Stories](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/john_silence_stories_se/chapters/john-silence-stories.md): This chapter introduces the collected stories of Dr. John Silence, a physician who specializes in the treatment of psychic and occult disturbances. The opening establishes his unique practice and sets the stage for the s
- [Case I: A Psychical Invasion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/john_silence_stories_se/chapters/case-i-a-psychical-invasion.md): Dr. John Silence is introduced as a wealthy philanthropist and 'Psychic Doctor' who treats unusual psychical afflictions. Mrs. Sivendson brings him the case of Felix Pender, an author whose experiment with hashish has op
- [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/john_silence_stories_se/chapters/i.md): Dr. John Silence is introduced as a wealthy, unconventional 'psychic doctor' who treats psychical afflictions. Mrs. Sivendson brings him the case of Felix Pender, an author whose use of hashish has opened him to malign s
- [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/john_silence_stories_se/chapters/ii.md): Dr. John Silence prepares to spend a night in the haunted house on Putney Hill, bringing his cat Smoke and his collie Flame as sensitive barometers to detect unusual conditions. As the night deepens, he falls asleep but 

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- [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/john_silence_stories_se/chapters/iii.md)
- [Case II: Ancient Sorceries](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/john_silence_stories_se/chapters/case-ii-ancient-sorceries.md)
- [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/john_silence_stories_se/chapters/i.md)
- [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/john_silence_stories_se/chapters/ii.md)
- [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/john_silence_stories_se/chapters/iii.md)
- [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/john_silence_stories_se/chapters/iv.md)
- [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/john_silence_stories_se/chapters/v.md)
- [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/john_silence_stories_se/chapters/vi.md)
- [Case III: The Nemesis of Fire](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/john_silence_stories_se/chapters/case-iii-the-nemesis-of-fire.md)
- [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/john_silence_stories_se/chapters/i.md)
- [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/john_silence_stories_se/chapters/ii.md)
- [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/john_silence_stories_se/chapters/iii.md)
- [The Unearthing of the Mummy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/john_silence_stories_se/chapters/iv.md)
- [Case IV: Secret Worship](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/john_silence_stories_se/chapters/case-iv-secret-worship.md)
- [The Camp of the Dog](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/john_silence_stories_se/chapters/case-v-the-camp-of-the-dog.md)
- [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/john_silence_stories_se/chapters/i.md)
- [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/john_silence_stories_se/chapters/ii.md)
- [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/john_silence_stories_se/chapters/iii.md)
- [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/john_silence_stories_se/chapters/iv.md)
- [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/john_silence_stories_se/chapters/v.md)
- [Case VI: A Victim of Higher Space](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/john_silence_stories_se/chapters/case-vi-a-victim-of-higher-space.md)

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