At the Storyteller’s Cottage, we bring literature to life … and we’ll share our secrets so you can too! All of our activities are downloadable so you can enjoy them at home or out in the world. 

Become a character in your favorite story with immersive activities like:

MURDER MYSTERY PARTY KITS:

Download everything you’ll need to host a clever and immersive “live murder mystery” party at home. Kits include character packets for each of your guests, pre-party activities, custom clue videos to play during the party, personalized printables, costume & refreshment suggestions and detailed host instructions. 

MYSTERIES BY MAIL: 

Download letters, witness statements, codes and items found at the scene of the crime, and see if you can determine the culprit using just your brain! (Note: The “Mail” in “Mysteries by Mail” refers to the letters from suspects in each mystery. All items are PDF downloads that resemble vintage correspondence.)

BUILDING BOOKISH WORLDS:

Do you ever wish you could jump inside your favorite book and live there? Learn to create bookish worlds at home with our fun YouTube videos!

BUILDING YOUR OWN ESCAPE ROOM:

Do you love playing escape room games? Would you love to play a game based on your favorite book or fandom? Learn to build your own game at home from a professional escape room designer with a downloadable video course.

SIMSBURY STORY HUNTS:

Do you live near Connecticut? Explore the charming town of Simsbury while you solve a mystery! Follow a trail of clues as you walk through the historic town center, and pick up delicious treats from local purveyors along the way. By the time you solve the mystery, you’ll have collected the makings of a lovely picnic, which you can enjoy at your final stop! 

FAIRY FINDING ADVENTURES:

For locals, turn your hike into an imaginative adventure! Choose a fun local trail (maintained by the Simsbury Land Trust) and bring along our companion e-book. Find the landmarks listed along your hike and read about the fairytale adventures that happened in that very spot! 

Find all the details on our website:

https://www.storytellerscottage.com