Letters From Fictional Characters: Personalized Stories by Mail
What if your favorite book character could write to you personally? Not just once, but week after week, sharing their adventures as they unfold and using your name throughout their letters? That's exactly what Fiction Mail offers—personalized letters from fictional characters delivered right to your mailbox.
What Are Letters from Fictional Characters?
Letters from fictional characters are a completely new way to experience storytelling. Instead of reading a traditional book, you receive actual letters written by a story's protagonist, and they're written directly to you.
Each letter arrives in a colorful premium envelope with a real stamp, just like mail from a real friend. Inside, you'll find 5-6 pages of story written in realistic handwriting, with your name woven naturally throughout. It's like having a pen pal who's living through an incredible adventure and bringing you along for the ride.
The experience unfolds in real-time. With weekly or monthly delivery (depending on the series you choose), you'll experience the same anticipation readers felt when Charles Dickens published his novels in serial installments—waiting eagerly to find out what happens next.
How Letters from Fictional Characters Work
Unlike traditional books you read cover-to-cover, Fiction Mail stories arrive as a series of letters:
Choose Your Adventure Browse our collection of fictional characters and their stories. From amateur detectives solving murders to treasure hunters racing against time, each character has a complete story to share with you through their letters.
Get Personalized Letters Every letter is customized with your name (or your gift recipient's name) woven naturally into the narrative. Our custom handwriting font makes each letter look like it was truly written by hand, creating an authentic correspondence experience.
Receive Letters on Schedule
- 4-letter weekly series: One letter per week for a month
- 8-letter weekly series: One letter per week for two months
- 12-letter monthly series: One letter per month for a year
- Multi-Series Bundles: Multiple series combined for extended adventures of up to 52 weeks!
Each letter picks up where the last one left off, building suspense and deepening the story with every delivery.
Popular Fiction Mail Characters
Jen - Seeking Justice Series (8 weekly letters)
When Jen's neighbor is found dead, the police quickly rule it a suicide. But Jen doesn't buy it. Through 8 weekly letters, she shares her amateur investigation with you—uncovering suspicious characters, following dangerous leads, and risking everything to expose the truth.
Jen writes to you because she needs someone she can trust. As her investigation gets more dangerous, her letters become more urgent. You'll feel like you're right there with her, waiting anxiously for each update. Check out the Seeking Justice Series here.
Katie - Buried Secrets Series (4 weekly letters)
Katie and her husband just bought their dream house—a beautiful vintage home that needs some renovation work. Everything's going smoothly until construction workers unearth a skeleton in the basement.
Through 4 weekly letters, Katie shares her obsessive quest to discover who this woman was and what happened to her. But powerful people in town don't want these secrets uncovered, and they'll do anything to stop Katie from learning the truth. Check out the Buried Secrets Series here.
Sarah - Scavenger Hunt Series (8 weekly letters)
What starts as a fun team-building scavenger hunt at Sarah's new job turns into something far more serious when she finds an old map. At first, she thinks it's part of the game—until she realizes it might lead to real historical treasure.
Sarah's 8 weekly letters chronicle her transformation from corporate employee to treasure hunter, racing against dangerous rivals who want the prize for themselves. Her letters are filled with excitement, close calls, and discoveries that change everything. Check out the Scavenger Hunt Series here.
Chris - Beach House Murder Series (4 weekly letters)
Chris rented a room in a beach house to escape his tiny city apartment for a month. He was nervous about living with four strangers, but the group quickly bonded. Then one of them was murdered.
When the police investigation stalls, Chris starts his own covert investigation—and shares every detail with you through 4 tense weekly letters. Is the killer one of his remaining housemates? The suspense builds with every letter. Check out the Beach House Murder Series here.
Professor Mellon - Time Traveler Series (12 monthly letters)
Professor Mellon is a renowned time traveler who sends you one letter per month for an entire year—each one written from a different point in history. From witnessing the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE to meeting Cleopatra in ancient Egypt, from attending an early Elvis concert to experiencing the fall of the Berlin Wall, Professor Mellon's letters bring history to life with his sharp wit and unforgettable encounters. Check out the Time Traveler Series here.
Why Letters from Fictional Characters Beat Traditional Books
Creates Real Anticipation
Instead of binge-reading in one sitting, the story unfolds over weeks or months. You'll actually look forward to checking your mailbox, wondering what your fictional friend discovered since their last letter.
More Personal Connection
When a character uses your name throughout their letters and writes directly to you, the emotional connection is much stronger than simply reading about them in third person. You become part of their world.
Perfect for Busy Readers
Each letter is 5-6 pages—just right for reading over coffee or before bed. No need to commit to a 300-page book or remember complex plots between reading sessions. Each letter refreshes your memory while advancing the story.
A Break from Screens
Real, physical letters you can hold in your hands. No charging required, no blue light before bed, no notifications interrupting your reading experience.
Collectible Keepsakes
Unlike digital books that disappear into your device, these letters become physical keepsakes. Many readers save their complete series, tied together with the ribbon they arrived in.
The Perfect Gift for Fiction Lovers
If you're shopping for someone who loves to read, letters from fictional characters offer something they've never experienced before. It's not just another book, it's an immersive adventure that unfolds over time.
Ideal for:
- Mystery and thriller fans who love amateur detective stories
- Adventure seekers who enjoy treasure hunts and danger
- History buffs who want to experience the past firsthand
- Anyone who misses getting real mail
- Book club members looking for something different to discuss
We'll include your personal gift message with the first letter, making it clear this unique experience comes from you.
More Fictional Characters to Meet
Beyond our most popular series, Fiction Mail offers even more characters and stories:
- Eliza in the Cold War Spy Series: Uncovers her grandmother's secret life as a Cold War operative
- Jason Harlow in the Closed Case Files Series: A private investigator shares his most gripping cases, one per month for a year
Want to commit to a longer fictional friendship? Our bundles combine multiple series:
- Whodunit Bundle: 3 of our whodunit series provide 20 weeks of fun letters
- Historical Fiction Bundle: These 20 weekly letters from 3 different series are perfect for history buffs
- 20-, 40-, and 52-Letter Bundles: Check out all of our bundles that contain up to a full year of weekly letters!
What Makes Fiction Mail Letters Special?
Ultra-Realistic Handwriting
Our custom handwriting font was created specifically to look like real human handwriting. With multiple variations of each letter, the font creates authentic-looking correspondence that brings each character to life.
Dated with Current Date
Each letter includes the current date (relative to when it's mailed), adding to the illusion that your fictional friend is writing to you in real-time.
Custom Letterhead
Every series features unique stationery designed specifically for that character, from Jen's simple notepad to Professor Mellon's time-travel official correspondence.
Premium Colorful Envelopes
Your letters arrive in eye-catching green, yellow, orange, or blue envelopes that stand out in your mailbox and signal that something special has arrived.
Free Shipping and No Auto-Renewals!
Every Fiction Mail series includes free shipping. The price you see is the price you pay—no surprises at checkout.
Start Your Fictional Friendship Today
Traditional books are wonderful, but letters from fictional characters offer something entirely different: a personal connection, real anticipation, and the joy of receiving mail worth getting excited about.
Whether you're treating yourself to a new reading experience or gifting someone an adventure they'll never forget, Fiction Mail transforms storytelling into something you can hold in your hands and treasure.
Choose a character whose story intrigues you, and get ready for your mailbox visit to become the most exciting part of your day. Your fictional friend is waiting to share their adventure with you.
Check out all the Fiction Mail series here.
Which character will you meet first?