Questions and answers

Every envelope contains that month’s installment of The Keeper in letter form, a story object, a sticker, a short note from the club and a charm.

The Keeper runs for six monthly installments, starting in whatever month your membership commences. Future stories may be shorter or longer, but we will always say up front how many envelopes to expect.

New members will start from the first installment of the story so that the narrative makes sense.

Yes. Postage is calculated at the checkout, and delivery times may vary by country.

Installments are posted in the second week of every month.

It is a great gift for:

• The long-distance loved one. A friend, parent or partner you want to treat to a recurring gift that keeps on giving for six months, rather than a single unboxing.
• Avid readers and book club members who appreciate unique narrative formats.
• Anyone suffering from screen fatigue who is looking for an intentional, screen-free ritual.
• Irish diaspora, fans of Irish fiction, or travellers who miss the country and appreciate getting genuine postmarked mail from Ireland.
• Fans of speculative horror, mystery, dark academia and romance.
• Lovers of the lost art of letter-writing.

Ideal occasions

• Holidays and birthdays, especially for the person who always says "I don’t need any more clutter, give me an experience".
• Autumn and winter gifting. The Keeper is perfect for spooky season and fireside winter nights.
• Retirement. A slow-paced, relaxing hobby for someone embracing a slower lifestyle.

Choose the gift option, tell us the recipient’s address and a start date. We will include a card from you in their first envelope.

You can cancel any time. Please note that if you cancel after mailing day, you will still be charged for that month’s installment.

The Keeper is a folk horror story for adult readers. It is unsettling rather than gory, but we would not recommend it for readers under 15.