ScareMail - The Drift (EU) - Author David Viergutz

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.

The story comes alive: Now introducing fully immersive audio! Read. Listen. Experience.

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

$159.00 $110.00 Save $49.00

Listen to a sample!

"Omg it’s so good ! Not only can you read it but you can scan a QR code and boom it comes alive! So so so good" -Debbie ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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 include 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.

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: 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: 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 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

LETTER #1 SHIPS WITHIN 1-3 DAYS OF PURCHASE.*

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 First Letter Tracking(US).
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.

*Subsequent letters follow the typical mailing schedule starting in July

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.

Customer Reviews

Based on 618 reviews

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Michelle

Eagerly anticipated
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I’m really looking forward to this letter it’s got me so excited! It’s interesting how something as simple as a letter can mean so much. I can’t wait to read the next one. Best purchase I ever did everything is fantastic. Thank you David and family.

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Racheal C.

Each letter is better than the last!
These are wonderfully written- I find myself waiting anxiously for my newest letter to come in the post. It’s hard to wait the full two weeks to see what happens next- but I really love how it makes you feel like you’re part of the story world. I would read any books by this author in a heartbeat! Truly captivating. If you’re on the fence about ordering, take this as your sign!

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Kirsty

1st letter!
I am a huge thriller/horror fan. As is my family, and life long friends. I am a product of my environment, and raising. Movies, TV shows, books, you name it. And am an incredibly huge Stephen King fan (currently have 5 books in my car, 3 of which I am simultaneously reading). I had came across an ad for this mail series on instagram, and it sparked my interest. I pondered on it for a day, then decided why the hell not?

The 1st letter is a great mix of well wording and is just intriguing enough to make your antenna’s poke up on the top of your head. I am in my 30’s, and have had the same, on one hand count, group of friends since I was 12 years old (“I never had any friends later on like the ones I had when I was 12… Jesus, did you?” iykyk) and we have recently decided to do a book club between us because for as long as we can all remember, we have always read the same books and we need a real excuse to be able to get together outside of our mundane adult lives. I have already shared with them about the 1st letter, my thoughts, we are meeting tomorrow and I’ll get to show them it. I CANNOT wait, as well as them, to have the next of each of the letters because I will be sharing them every time we meet for “book club”!!

Thank you for adding to the curious minds of a lifelong, 5 in 1. It’s definitely going to give us something to talk about!

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BOBBI C.

IN LOVE!
I've always been huge into writing and receiving letters and an even bigger horror fan this is perfect for me! And my mom loves it to she always comes just to read the letters❤️

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Margaret L.

Super fun
I love getting the letters, and have enjoyed all of them, even the one my dog ate, thank you so much!

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Emily H.

Unsettling!
Scare Me mail is unsettling in the best way. It makes you feel goosebumps while also peaking your curiosity. I was very excited when I got it in the mail and was immediately immersed into the story as I opened each letter. I even showed my sister so we both could enjoy this unique way of storytelling. I definitely recommend this to anyone that wants to be immersed into a spooky but intriguing storyline! And I can't wait for the next letter!

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Wendy T.

Love ScareMail!!!
Such an interest way to tell a story! Every letter peaks my interest more! I love how you connected with real-life situations! Totally can’t wait for my next letter to arrive! Thank you, David!

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Greg F.

Loving it !
This is from my smoking hot girlfriend Stacey who is receiving the letters
“I freaking love it “

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Chris B.

Amazing
The Scare.Me letter box is an absolute game-changer! I couldn't be happier with this purchase – it's an awesome addition that finally keeps my letters safe and secure. From the moment I ordered, the experience was fantastic. It arrived really fast, which was a pleasant surprise, and the condition was absolutely great, perfectly packaged.
This letter box is definitely worth getting to store your letters. The quality is top-notch, and it feels incredibly sturdy and reliable. But what really pushed this review over the top was the personal touch: it was awesome to see it signed, and finding some additional goodies inside was just the cherry on top. It made the unboxing experience truly special.
I wholeheartedly and enthusiastically recommend ordering from Scare.Me. You won't be disappointed!

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J.S.

This was a gift
My daughter said she loved the presentation. I don’t know about the story yet.

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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.

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ScareMail - The Drift Deluxe Gift Box

Regular price$129.00
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The Yearlong Horror Experience Unavailable Anywhere Else

Delivered in 24 gripping letters over the course of a year, this immersive horror story will pull you into a world of suspense and terror, with a twist you'll never see coming.

The ScareMail Deluxe Gift Box upgrade includes the ScareMail subscription plus:

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!

The story comes alive: Now introducing fully immersive audio! Read. Listen. Experience.

Pen + Letter Opener
Pen + Letter Opener
Black
Red

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