Question 1

What is an illustrated puzzle narrative?

Accepted Answer

An illustrated puzzle narrative is a physical book where the story and the puzzles are woven together. As you read each chapter, challenges are embedded in the text and artwork — you solve them to progress. The Stormlamp Rituals is PostCurious's first puzzle book in this format.

Question 2

What kind of story is The Stormlamp Rituals?

Accepted Answer

A dark, witchy, atmospheric mystery set in 1901. The story follows Anna, a young witch who discovers her mother's grimoire and crosses the veil into the Twicelore — a parallel world of ancient magic — to follow her mother's footsteps and uncover the truth about her coven.

Question 3

Do I need puzzle experience to play The Stormlamp Rituals?

Accepted Answer

No. The Stormlamp Rituals is designed for anyone who enjoys stories and casual puzzle solving. A red-lens bookmark is included to reveal hints hidden in the illustrations whenever you get stuck, without spoiling the path ahead.

Question 4

Is The Stormlamp Rituals solo or can I play with others?

Accepted Answer

The Stormlamp Rituals is designed primarily for solo play, though it works just as well with a partner. There are no apps, timers, or competitive elements — the pace is entirely yours.

Question 5

When does The Stormlamp Rituals launch on Kickstarter?

Accepted Answer

The Stormlamp Rituals launches on Kickstarter on June 2, 2026. Sign up on the PostCurious website to be notified the moment the campaign goes live.

Question 6

Is The Stormlamp Rituals connected to The Light in the Mist?

Accepted Answer

The Stormlamp Rituals is created by Jack Fallows, co-author and illustrator of PostCurious's puzzletale The Light in the Mist. It is a fully standalone story — a new world, new characters, and a new format.

Question 7

What is included with The Stormlamp Rituals?

Accepted Answer

The Stormlamp Rituals includes the illustrated puzzle narrative book, written, designed, and illustrated throughout by Jack Fallows; a satchel of supporting puzzle materials tucked into the back of the book; and a red-lens bookmark that reveals hidden hints within the illustrations.

Question 8

What is The Stormlamp Rituals?

Accepted Answer

The Stormlamp Rituals is an illustrated puzzle narrative—
a physical book where the story and puzzles work together.

No apps. No internet. No prior puzzle experience needed.

Find yourself stuck? A red-lens bookmark reveals hints only when you need them, avoiding spoilers of the path ahead.

Question 9

Who created The Stormlamp Rituals?

Accepted Answer

The Stormlamp Rituals was written, designed, and illustrated entirely by Jack Fallows, an independent artist, model maker, game designer, and musician based in Leeds, UK. It is published by PostCurious, an award-winning publisher of narrative puzzle games based in Oakland, California.

Question 10

Does The Stormlamp Rituals require an internet connection or app?

Accepted Answer

No. The Stormlamp Rituals is fully offline and analog. No apps, no internet connection, and no account are required to play.

The Stormlamp Rituals
An Illustrated Puzzle Narrative
By Jack Fallows

Read by lamplight. Solve by instinct.

The Story

Her father kept her hidden for six years—
he never told her what from.

What It Is

A puzzle book you read and solve at the same time.

The Stormlamp Rituals is an illustrated puzzle narrative—
a physical book where the story and puzzles work together.

No apps. No internet. No prior puzzle experience needed.

Find yourself stuck? A red-lens bookmark reveals hints only when you need them, avoiding spoilers of the path ahead.

Original Artwork

Satchel of Materials

Satchel of Materials

Fully Offline

Solo or Co-Op

Behind the Book

Jack Fallows is an independent artist, model maker, game designer, and musician based in Leeds, UK.
Written, designed, and illustrated entirely by Jack, The Stormlamp Rituals is a solo creative work spanning every element of the book—from the story and puzzle design to every page of original art.

PostCurious is an award-winning publisher of narrative puzzle games based in Oakland, California. PostCurious titles have been backed by thousands of supporters across eight successful Kickstarter campaigns—with media coverage from the LA Times, IGN, and more.

Kickstarter Launch:
June 2nd

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an illustrated puzzle narrative?

What kind of story is The Stormlamp Rituals?

Do I need puzzle experience to play?

Is it solo or can I play with others?

When does The Stormlamp Rituals launch on Kickstarter?

Is The Stormlamp Rituals connected to The Light in the Mist?

What's included?

An Illustrated Puzzle Narrative

By Jack Fallows & PostCurious

Privacy Policy & Terms of Service

Sign Up to Get Notified by Email on Launch Day

The Stormlamp Rituals An Illustrated Puzzle Narrative By Jack Fallows

Read by lamplight. Solve by instinct.

The Story

Her father kept her hidden for six years— he never told her what from.

What It Is

A puzzle book you read and solve at the same time.

The Stormlamp Rituals is an illustrated puzzle narrative— a physical book where the story and puzzles work together. No apps. No internet. No prior puzzle experience needed. Find yourself stuck? A red-lens bookmark reveals hints only when you need them, avoiding spoilers of the path ahead.

Original Artwork

Satchel of Materials

Satchel of Materials

Fully Offline

Solo or Co-Op

Behind the Book

Jack Fallows is an independent artist, model maker, game designer, and musician based in Leeds, UK. Written, designed, and illustrated entirely by Jack, The Stormlamp Rituals is a solo creative work spanning every element of the book—from the story and puzzle design to every page of original art.

PostCurious is an award-winning publisher of narrative puzzle games based in Oakland, California. PostCurious titles have been backed by thousands of supporters across eight successful Kickstarter campaigns—with media coverage from the LA Times, IGN, and more.

Kickstarter Launch: June 2nd

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an illustrated puzzle narrative?

What kind of story is The Stormlamp Rituals?

Do I need puzzle experience to play?

Is it solo or can I play with others?

When does The Stormlamp Rituals launch on Kickstarter?

Is The Stormlamp Rituals connected to The Light in the Mist?

What's included?

An Illustrated Puzzle Narrative

By Jack Fallows & PostCurious

Privacy Policy & Terms of Service

Sign Up to Get Notified by Email on Launch Day

The Stormlamp Rituals
An Illustrated Puzzle Narrative
By Jack Fallows

Her father kept her hidden for six years—
he never told her what from.

The Stormlamp Rituals is an illustrated puzzle narrative—
a physical book where the story and puzzles work together.

No apps. No internet. No prior puzzle experience needed.

Find yourself stuck? A red-lens bookmark reveals hints only when you need them, avoiding spoilers of the path ahead.

Jack Fallows is an independent artist, model maker, game designer, and musician based in Leeds, UK.
Written, designed, and illustrated entirely by Jack, The Stormlamp Rituals is a solo creative work spanning every element of the book—from the story and puzzle design to every page of original art.

Kickstarter Launch:
June 2nd