The Yearlong Horror Experience Unavailable Anywhere Else

Delivered in 24 spine-chilling letters over the course of a year, this immersive horror experience drags you deeper into a world of suspense, terror, and unsettling twists you’ll never see coming. Now enhanced with fully immersive audio!

Everything You Get:

Flexible Start Date (great for gifting)

24 Captivating Letters, Delivered 2x a month.

More Than a story: Now introducing fully immersive audio! Read. Listen. Experience.

A world-wide phenomenon: 100,000+ letters sent and 30,000 readers worldwide!

$159.00 $99.00 Save $60.00

Listen to a sample!

"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
Remaining letters are mailed on the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month

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.

As the creator of Scaremail and writer of my stories, I stand behind my work and want you to have an enjoyable experience. If you are not happy with your purchase after the first two letters (or 30 days) I will issue you a full refund with no questions asked.

Scaremail is designed to be a cohesive story experience. Receiving every letter in order is important to me! Therefore, if a letter is missed, lost, stolen, or tattered just email me and I will happily resend the letter at no additional cost to you.

Disabled Army Veteran, law enforcement veteran, author of 23+ novels and creator of Scaremail, David tries to connect with each and every reader by writing about the things he finds terrifying and interesting.

Q: Do I need to read Scaremail I to understand Scaremail II?

A: Not at all! They are two different stories.

Q: Can I choose a start date?

A: Sure! And I'll try to time the mailing around your date. Just add a note to your order. Here's a card that explains the experience! Just print and fold!

Or, check out the Gift Box for a better gifting solution.

Q: Do you ship internationally?

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

Q: What if my letter doesn't arrive?

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

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

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

Need to let someone know about their gift in the mail? Here's a Printable Gift Card. 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! I accept subscribers year-round. When you subscribe I'll start sending you the story from the beginning. You will continue to get the entire experience for the next 12 months.

Experience a New Way of Storytelling with Scaremail.

Get ready to embark on an unforgettable journey of horror with Scaremail! This unique concept of sharing terrifying tales through personal correspondence between characters offers a new way to experience the thrill of horror fiction.

It's gift-able. Immersive. And fun.

Receive Expertly Crafted Letters Every Month

Instead of spam or bills, readers will receive two letters a month for an entire year, mailed on the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month.
Each letter is meticulously written, crafted, and thoughtfully designed by Horror Author David Viergutz.
Includes cryptic story artifacts and for the first time ever, full immersive audio for the ultimate storytelling experience.
Scaremail is doing away with bad news, bills, and junk mail. Now, you get to enjoy a haunted story a different way.

The Story

Elora Voss, a former cop with a shadowy past, is thrust into a nightmare aboard the Maelstrom, a derelict ship lost in the void. Sent under mysterious orders, she quickly finds herself entangled in a chilling game of deception between a cryptic prisoner and the ship’s rogue AI, ECHO.

As Voss unravels the horrifying truth behind The Drift—a sinister experiment twisting the fabric of reality—she realizes the real terror isn’t just the ship’s impending destruction, but a crime that has yet to be committed. Now, her fragmented records serve as both a warning and an invitation. Will you survive 12 months aboard the Maelstrom?

Current Mailing Schedule

THIS IS A PRE-ORDER.

LETTER #1 WILL SHIP ON JUNE 1ST, 2025.

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

Letter #1 mails within 1-3 business days* of purchase
Remaining letters are mailed on the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month

*Letters arrive in as little as a few days from the mailing date for US orders and 1-2 weeks for international orders.

Giftable!

Want to gift Scaremail to a loved one? Just use their shipping information at checkout or check out the Gift Box!

Get Immersed

Scaremail II The Drift now features full immersive audio. Listen to the story while you read!

More Than letters

Scaremail is an experience. With your purchase you get free access to sCaremail, a unique and exclusive Penpal Service!

Double Veteran Owned
A Family Business
Over 79,000 letters sent and counting, Scaremail is mailed by Horror Author David Viergutz and his wife, Melissa. Both are disabled Army veterans and law enforcement veterans.

Frequently Asked Questions

Sure! And I'll try to time the mailing around your date. Just add a note to your order. And don't forget to ask for a Scaremail Card that explains the experience so you don't have to!
Or, check out the Gift Box!

While I am certainly real, Michael is not. He and many other characters are based on people I know. Some of their proclivities and the things that make them unique are real too.

Yes! We send mail all around the world.

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

Yes! I do provide some additional content online for each story, but access to the internet is not required to participate in Scaremail.
Need to let someone know about their gift in the mail? Here's a Printable Gift Card. Just print, fold, and give/send it to them!

No - you're not too late! My model supports subscribers any time during the year. When you subscribe I'll start sending you the story you subscribed to. You will continue to get the entire experience for the next 12 months.

I use USPS First Class Mail and the delivery time varies up to 2 weeks domestically and up to 6 weeks internationally. A list of my shipping dates are listed here.

My general suggestion is 14+ but each child is different. Scaremail contains disturbing themes, imagery and descriptions. There is no abuse of any kind, child, animal or sexual. There is mild swearing. Minor drug and alcohol references.

Join 10,000+ Readers
Scaremail is shipped worldwide and new letters are mailed daily.

Want to gift Scaremail?

The Scaremail Giftbox is perfect for gifting. Your loved one can start the subscription when ready!

ScareMail - The Drift Gift Box (PREORDER)

Regular price$129.00
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Give the gift that lasts a year!

The Scaremail Gift Box Includes:

The Experience Card. A special card that explains the experience for your recipient

Your Activation Code. A unique code to start the subscription.

Letter 1. So your recipient can start the story!

Matching Scaremail Pen and Letter Opener set in red or black

David's Solid Steel Bookmark.

A few extras from David!

Pen + Letter Opener
Pen + Letter Opener
Black
Red

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