The #1 Experience for Cozy Mystery Readers unavailable anywhere else!

Delivered in 24 letters over the course of a year, this cozy small-town mystery will draw you into a world of warmth, whispers, and secrets begging to be uncovered.

24 letters delivered over 12 months

Includes 100+ story artifacts, hidden lore, and more!

100,000+ letters mailed per month

Flexible Start Date (great for gifting)

$109.00 $99.00 Save $10.00

"I'm only two letters in and I am hooked. I never thought I'd be so interested in a story being told through letters but I'm fascinated, I need to know what happens next! I would highly recommend this, either for yourself or as a gift." -Kyra ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Current Mailing Schedule

When you order your story today, please take note of the following mailing schedule.

Letter #1 mails within 1-3 business days* of purchase and includes tracking(US)!
Remaining letters are mailed on the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month with free shipping!

US: Letters arrive in as little as a few days from the mailing date

International: Letters arrive in as little as a few days to a week from mailing date.

For a full list of mailing dates and mailing FAQs check out this page.

Every story we send is chosen and crafted with care, meant to be an experience you’ll treasure. If, after the first two letters—or within 30 days—you feel the journey isn’t for you, simply let us know. We’ll return your payment, no questions asked.*

Our storyletters are designed to be experienced in order—each one a chapter you can hold in your hands. If any letter arrives late, goes missing, suffers damage, or never reaches you at all, simply let us know. We will send a replacement at no cost, so your story remains unbroken.

Q: Can I choose a start date?

A: Sure! Use the checkbox above to select a date and we'll do our best to time your delivery.

Q: Do you ship internationally?

A: Yes! We send mail all around the world.

Q: What if my letter doesn't arrive?

A: We have a generous 100% receipt policy. We will resend any letter that doesn't arrive within a timely manner so you can experience the entire story.

Q: Are these trackable?

A: Your first letter will include tracking(US). Subsequent letters will ship free but will not have tracking available.

Q: I am ordering this as a gift for someone that doesn't have internet access - can they still fully participate in an Epistolary story?

A: Yes! I do provide some additional content online for each story, but access to the internet is not required to participate in an Epistolary story.

Need to let someone know about their gift in the mail? Grab our printable Gift Notifications. Just print, fold, and give/send it to them!

Q: I haven't subscribed yet? Am I too late?

A: No - you're not too late! We accept subscribers year-round. When you subscribe you'll start the story from the beginning. You will continue to get the entire experience for the next 12 months.

Experience a New Way of Storytelling

Step into worlds told through letters, artifacts, and intimate correspondence between unforgettable characters. Each story unfolds piece by piece—delivered to your door and designed to be collected, displayed, and cherished. It’s giftable. Immersive. And endlessly re-readable.

Receive Expertly Crafted Letters Every Month

Instead of junk mail or endless ads, you’ll receive beautifully written letters each month—mailed on the 2nd and 4th Friday. Stories last from six months to a year or more.

Each one is a piece of an unfolding story, complete with notes, keepsakes, and artifacts that bring the world to life. From romance to mystery, adventure to horror, every delivery transforms your mailbox into a portal to another world.

Epistolary is doing away with ordinary mail. Now, you not only have something you can read and enjoy but something you can experience —one letter at a time.

The Story

When Ashford Hollow’s self-crowned Pie Queen, Aggie Caldwell, dies in a “slip” at the Harvest Festival, retired librarian Constance Willowby smells something off—starting with spotless shoes and a missing apron.

She begins mailing observations (and evidence) to a reclusive ex-homicide inspector, Arthur Hollander, drawing him—reluctantly—into the town’s tangle of secrets, ledgers, and choir-loft politics. As rumors thicken and a church ledger quietly changes hands, Constance’s “book club” letters become a live investigation, one kettle-hot update at a time.

This story contains

A Cozy Mystery
Small Town Book Club
A Meddling Librarian
A Grumpy Detective
And One Fussy Cat

Current Mailing Schedule

If you order a letter story today, the following will be your schedule for mailing:

Letter #1: Ships in 3 business days via USPS with tracking. Delivery takes 2-5 business days after shipping (5-8 business days total).
Letter #2: Sent via regular mail on . Delivery takes within 2 weeks for US orders or 6 weeks for international orders.
Remaining Letters: Mailed on 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month.

Giftable!

Want to gift a story to a loved one? Just use their information at checkout! Want to delay your order for a special day? Just add a note at checkout.

Get Immersed!

Our stories are meant to be explored. Every detail counts. If there's a link, search it! If there's a picture ... looks closely.

More than letters

Our stories are experiences. With your purchase you get to join a vibrant community of snailmail lovers just like you.

A Family Business

Double Veteran Owned

Over 1,000,000 letters sent and counting, Epistolary is owned and operated by Horror Author David Viergutz and his wife, Melissa. Both are disabled Army veterans and law enforcement veterans.

Estimated First Letter Delivery Date