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The Ageless
From the Personal Archives of Richard Matthews - London, 1905
What follows are the recovered journal entries of Richard Matthews—a private investigator by trade—and his involvement in the infamous case of London's vanishing children. These documents, long thought lost, shed new light on one of the city's most perplexing mysteries, and the man Commissioner Edward Richard Henry trusted to solve it.
The official records confirm 12 disappearances—9 of which were children. With no signs of forced entry and no helpful clues, the lead inspector assumes foreign spies are the culprit, eager to get their hands on naval shipping secrets.
But these journal entries suggest a darker tale.
Whether these pages contain the ramblings of a man lost to his vices, or a truth too terrible for history to acknowledge, I leave to the reader's judgment. The journal, along with its accompanying letters, offers a window into one of London's most enigmatic cases—a mystery that has come to be known as "The Ageless."
What follows is his story, presented in its entirety for the first time.
Reader, be some doors, once opened, cannot be easily closed.
The 64K Society
What follows are the recovered journal entries of Richard Matthews—a private investigator by trade—and his involvement in the infamous case of London's vanishing children. These documents, long thought lost, shed new light on one of the city's most perplexing mysteries, and the man Commissioner Edward Richard Henry trusted to solve it.
The official records confirm 12 disappearances—9 of which were children. With no signs of forced entry and no helpful clues, the lead inspector assumes foreign spies are the culprit, eager to get their hands on naval shipping secrets.
But these journal entries suggest a darker tale.
Whether these pages contain the ramblings of a man lost to his vices, or a truth too terrible for history to acknowledge, I leave to the reader's judgment. The journal, along with its accompanying letters, offers a window into one of London's most enigmatic cases—a mystery that has come to be known as "The Ageless."
What follows is his story, presented in its entirety for the first time.
Reader, be some doors, once opened, cannot be easily closed.
The 64K Society
139 pages, Paperback
Published March 8, 2025
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About the author
Timothy Hernandez
3 books3 followersDrawing from his experience working for several fortune 500 companies, coupled with his passion for visual storytelling and digital cinematography, Timothy Hernandez brings a filmmaker's eye to the complexities of corporate culture and personal transformation. After building a successful career in regional and training management, a recent disability shifted his perspective, inspiring him to craft a powerful narrative about adaptation and resilience—weaving together his deep understanding of storytelling techniques with raw, honest insights about how unexpected life changes reshape our journey.
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April 1, 2025
This book was chef’s kiss—absolutely amazing! I was hooked from start to finish, completely wrapped up in the mystery, trying to piece it all together. At times, I was way off, but there were a few clues I managed to catch onto. The story was so well-crafted that I had to reread it just to soak in all its brilliance and appreciate every detail. It’s a short, light, and easy read, yet it delivers so much depth and intrigue. I highly recommend it!
January 2, 2026
This book reminded me of a darker version of “The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires” except it involves 1 male detective. I really enjoyed this!
June 28, 2025
The Review
This was such an engaging and captivating read. The author found an outstanding balance between late 19th-century and early 20th-century London investigations with Gothic, dark fantasy-driven horror. The narrative was delivered at a quick pace, yet still managed to create a haunting, dark atmosphere that captured the cold, cobblestone-laden streets of London in the 19th century.
What stood out as the heart of this story was the natural development of mythology and fantastic character development. The protagonist, Richard Matthews, is a figure haunted by the past, and yet determined to stop a great injustice from being unleashed on London once more. The first-person narrative allowed the reader to experience the setbacks, frustration, and determination that Richard exuded on the pages, while also sensing the mystery behind the words Richard wasn’t saying throughout the investigation.
The Verdict
Memorable, entertaining, and thrilling, author Timothy Hernandez’s “The Ageless” is a must-read thriller that blends dark fantasy and horror. The Gaslamp fantasy element of the narrative, the haunting atmosphere of the setting, and the shocking twists and turns that flip the script on a classic children’s story, as well as the origins of this mystery, make this a compelling novel to get lost in.
This was such an engaging and captivating read. The author found an outstanding balance between late 19th-century and early 20th-century London investigations with Gothic, dark fantasy-driven horror. The narrative was delivered at a quick pace, yet still managed to create a haunting, dark atmosphere that captured the cold, cobblestone-laden streets of London in the 19th century.
What stood out as the heart of this story was the natural development of mythology and fantastic character development. The protagonist, Richard Matthews, is a figure haunted by the past, and yet determined to stop a great injustice from being unleashed on London once more. The first-person narrative allowed the reader to experience the setbacks, frustration, and determination that Richard exuded on the pages, while also sensing the mystery behind the words Richard wasn’t saying throughout the investigation.
The Verdict
Memorable, entertaining, and thrilling, author Timothy Hernandez’s “The Ageless” is a must-read thriller that blends dark fantasy and horror. The Gaslamp fantasy element of the narrative, the haunting atmosphere of the setting, and the shocking twists and turns that flip the script on a classic children’s story, as well as the origins of this mystery, make this a compelling novel to get lost in.
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