Over 25,000 Letters Sent
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.
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.
But that's not all - each envelope includes eerie extras like unsettling photographs, ominous newspaper clippings, and cryptic symbols that turn a simple letter into an enhanced, storytelling experience meant to immerse you in a sinister world. Scaremail is doing away with bad news, bills, and junk mail. Now, you get to enjoy a haunted story a different way.
The Story
Michael, a curious and somewhat isolated individual, stumbled upon the mysterious website "Scare.Me" on an old, forgotten online forum. His interaction with the site has set off a series of psychological and supernatural events, tearing his life and mind apart. Now he feels compelled to share his experiences as a warning to the world.
Current Mailing Schedule
As of August 2024, Signups Will Remain Open Throughout The Year
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.
Get Immersed
Scaremail is meant to be explored. There is a story to be read, and every detail counts.
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 25,000 letters sent and counting, Scaremail is sent by Horror Author David Viergutz and his wife, Melissa. Both are disabled Army veterans and law enforcement veterans.
Frequently Asked Questions
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 is shipped worldwide and new letters are mailed daily.
