# The Exchange — Scary Stories by Mail vs The Paper Menagerie

> Side-by-side comparison of two snail mail subscription clubs.

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## Quick Comparison

| Feature | The Exchange — Scary Stories by Mail | The Paper Menagerie |
|---------|--------------------------------------|---------------------|
| **Price** | $14\.99/month | $10\.00 |
| **Frequency** | Twice a month | Monthly |
| **Ships** | US & Canada | US & Canada |
| **Rating** | N/A | N/A |

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## The Exchange — Scary Stories by Mail
*A complete horror story, folded into a real envelope, twice a month\.*

![The Exchange — Scary Stories by Mail](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1526778548025-fa2f459cd5c1?w=800&auto=format&fit=crop)

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| **Price** | $14\.99/month |
| **Frequency** | Twice a month |
| **Ships** | US & Canada |
| **Country** | US |

The Exchange mails you a complete, original scary story in a real stamped envelope on the 1st and 15th of every month. Each letter is a standalone horror story of 1,000–1,500 words, written for the Exchange and held unpublished for twelve months, plus a short note from the Shed. $14.99/month or $149/year. Ships to the US and Canada.

Most story subscriptions serialize one tale across a year of letters. The Exchange does the opposite: every letter is a complete, standalone scary story — beginning, middle, and end in a single envelope — so any mailing can be your first. Members receive two letters a month, mailed on the 1st and 15th, each with a hand-finished kraft envelope, a real stamp, and a short note from the Shed where the stories are kept. Every member gets a permanent Exchange membership number that doubles as a referral code: when someone joins with your number, you both receive a bonus story. Gift memberships include a printable announcement you can hand over (or tuck into a card) while the first letter travels. Writers can submit stories by mail for consideration. The Exchange is run by Pulp Audio Production, the horror podcast company behind the Tiny Terrors audio anthology.

**Tags:** `fiction`, `United States & Canada`

**[Visit The Exchange — Scary Stories by Mail](https://jointheexchange.ca)**
[Read reviews](https://letterclubs.com/club/the-exchange-scary-stories-by-mail-9AaHo3B9/reviews)

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## The Paper Menagerie
*Quirky & Whimsical Neighborhoods Full of Antics and Fun*

![The Paper Menagerie](https://storage.googleapis.com/letter-clubs.firebasestorage.app/submissions/1793230345137-kc8r16h34td_602e147c.JPG)

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| **Price** | $10\.00 |
| **Frequency** | Monthly |
| **Ships** | US & Canada |
| **Country** | US |

Each month, you receive: postcard, coloring page, bookmark, recipe, 2-page newspaper, journal prompt & card, sticker sheet, free surprise, a character bio, map of the neighborhood, and a letter.

The first neighborhood just kind of happened the way most artwork happens. Firefly Lane evolved from watching fireflies, playing around with drawing them in a jar, then giving them their own little house. From there, a whole neighborhood evolved, and now, there are multiple neighborhoods brewing in the back of my mind. The characters are animals who bring joy and whimsy to life. They're quirky and their wonky houses are tons of fun!

**Tags:** `fiction`, `US & Canada for now`

**[Visit The Paper Menagerie](https://mailclubly.com/@the-paper-menagerie)**
[Read reviews](https://letterclubs.com/club/the-paper-menagerie-rvtdujjR/reviews)