Cryptogram Puzzle Post is an illustrated puzzle story inspired by witchcraft and alchemy. Each issue consists of an envelope, containing a series of loose pages that form a stand-alone chapter in the ongoing story of Anna, a young witch exploring the mysteries of a world not unlike our own. You begin by reading the first page, studying the illustration and puzzling towards the right shard of information to help you progress to the next page, and onwards to a final answer. To try it for yourself, click here to download the first three issues for free.

This project started as an entirely self-published experiment in art, gaming and storytelling; created by artist Jack Fallows, risograph printed by local workers co-op Footprint (Leeds, UK) and lovingly assembled by hand since early 2017. However, a collection of the first 18 issues is forthcoming from Liminal 11 in 2024, and so the self-published series will soon be permanently out of print. Subscribe to the Liminal 11 newsletter to stay updated.

If you’re interested, you can read What’s a Cryptogram Puzzle Post? An Autobiographical Essay on Comics, Symbolism, Magic & Game Mechanics by following this link.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Where can I subscribe?
The series will be starting up again in late 2023, exclusively via the Patreon page. For digital downloads or to try and nab copies of the print series before they all disappear, check out the Big Cartel.

Can I jump in anywhere?
Yes, each issue is designed to stand alone, meaning you don’t need to read them in any particular order or commit to reading more than one. If a particular season or theme takes your fancy, feel free to mix and match. That being said, a story does run through all of the issues, so the more you read, the bigger the picture becomes!

Is Cryptogram Puzzle Post suitable for children and young people?
None of the issues contain nudity or strong language but elements of violence and folk horror are common. The puzzles and language may prove difficult for younger readers to understand but group-solving with someone older is encouraged! Themes of witchcraft, alchemy and the use/worship of arcane and occult symbols is prevalent throughout the project, which may be unsuitable or inappropriate to people of particular faiths or beliefs.

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