Unravel the secrets of Codgers Bay

Something sinister is stirring in this Northland beach town.

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In addition to the fortnightly chapter pack, receive a regular copy of "From the Writer's Desk", an in-depth breakdown of the production process of Stories by Post. Go behind the scenes on the writing, designing, and posting. No commitment, cancel anytime.

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What Readers Are Saying

“You’ve got me checking my mailbox every day, waiting for the next chapter. The production value? The attention to detail? The puzzles? Unreal. This is SO COOL.”

— Grey M.

“The attention to detail of the puzzles and clues is insane. Everything as it was the real deal. Newspaper article on literal newspaper. You’re nuts.”

— Petrik O.

I read the first chapter this afternoon and absolutely loved it! What a seriously great idea to write stories and present them this way!

— Sarah K.

A pamphlet titled 'The Redacted' on top of an open printed story, placed on a wooden table.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Good question! Stories by Post is run by Sam, an author based in Auckland, New Zealand. Every two weeks, I send subscribers a new chapter of a story in the mail, along with puzzles, games, clues, and other supplemental story materials. Right now, that story is The Retreat, a mystery thriller set in a Northland nature reserve.

  • Every two weeks, you’ll receive the latest chapter of The Retreat in your mailbox, along with puzzles, games, clues, and other supplemental story material.

    For example, the first chapter pack includes a map of the crime scene, a post card from the fictional setting of Codgers Bay, and an ominous tract from a mysterious prophet.

  • You can cancel anytime! Just reach out using the contact form below.

  • Each chapter pack is NZ$9.99, which means your subscription is NZ$9.99 fortnightly.

    For overseas readers, that’s about US$6.50 / £4.99 / A$8.99 / C$8.99.

  • The Retreat unfolds over roughly 15 chapters.

  • Sure thing! Use UNRAVEL at check-out for 50% off on Chapter 1.

  • We mail anywhere in the world!

  • Your first chapter is mailed to you on the day you sign up!

    Subsequent chapters are lodged every second Monday. Postage times can vary, depending on where you live in New Zealand, but NZ Post aims to deliver within three days.

    For overseas readers, postage may take up to two weeks.

  • For New Zealand readers, NZ Post aims to deliver post within 3 days. For overseas readers, postage can take up to 2 weeks.

    If you haven’t received your chapter pack within 2 weeks of your expected arrival date, reach out at the contact form below!

    Please allow for delays over public holidays.

  • Absolutely! Simply select “This is a gift” when checking out.

  • No problem! Some people prefer to read a few chapters at once. Go at your own pace!

  • Sure thing! Reach out using the contact form below and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can.