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Forsaken Souls

Created by Solar Wind Publishing

Forsaken Souls is a book of challenging puzzles to test your cognitive skills. It contains 102 unique puzzles, featuring 120+ different mechanics. Each puzzle typically combines three mechanics to be fully solved, creating a unique, challenging experience. Forsaken Souls comes both as a physical book, and an e-book. Each puzzle comes with a validation key you can use to check if your answer is correct, either online or using a calculator.

Latest Updates from Our Project:

🎩 A Second Puzzle Emerges from the Shadows... 🎩
9 months ago – Sat, Jun 14, 2025 at 11:24:33 AM

Hello again, friends!

We're just 4 days away from launching the next Forsaken Souls project, and I couldn’t resist giving you one more mystery to solve before the game begins.

So here it is:
🎁 Your second teaser puzzle; I wanted you to be the first to try this new challenge before launch. Can you solve it before launch day?

The upcoming campaign features two brand-new printable escape room games, each fully standalone and packed with story, puzzles, and physical clues you can print at home:

🔒 The Hidden Ward
Step into the long-abandoned depths of Hawksley Asylum, where echoes from the past reveal terrifying truths.

🧩 The Cursed Artifact
Investigate the tragic legacy of a cursed music box, passed down through a family whose secrets were never meant to be uncovered.

Both games are rooted in the Forsaken Souls universe, but you don’t need to have played the book to enjoy them.

🗓️ We launch on Wednesday, June 18.

If you’ve already clicked “Follow” on the pre-launch page, Kickstarter will automatically notify you when the campaign goes live.

👉 If not, you can follow it here to get that alert:

Thank you again for making Forsaken Souls a reality the first time.
Let’s solve the next mystery together.

Cheers,
Dimitris

🎉 A Special Puzzle Teaser Just for You 🎉
9 months ago – Sun, Jun 01, 2025 at 08:10:32 AM

Hello, dear backers!

I’m excited to share something a little extra with you: a special teaser puzzle for the upcoming escape games campaign. This puzzle is not part of the escapes themselves; it was specifically designed to give you a taste of the atmosphere and challenge that await in the full game.

🧩 Download the Teaser PDF
Print it out at home, cut it up, and see if you can uncover the hidden word. No printer? You can still tackle it on your screen, it’s just a bit more challenging!

💡 A Glimpse of What’s to Come
The final Forsaken Souls escape room games will be packed with immersive puzzles woven directly into the story; this teaser is just a hint of the eerie secrets you’ll soon be unraveling.

Have fun, and let me know in the comments if you cracked it! (no spoilers please!)

I'm working on one more teaser for you; stay tuned!

And don't forget to follow the campaign to be notified when it launches!

Thank you for your support!

Cheers,
Dimitris

Two New Forsaken Souls Games Are Coming Soon…
10 months ago – Wed, May 14, 2025 at 07:55:20 AM

Dear backers,

I hope this message finds you well — and possibly still solving puzzles in the dark corners of your mind. Since the release of the Forsaken Souls Puzzle Book, I’ve been hard at work on something new — something more immersive, more interactive, and richer in story, designed to pull you straight into the heart of the mystery.

Today, I’m thrilled to finally share it with you!

👉 Click here to follow the new campaign on Kickstarter
(Or keep reading to discover the details...)

🗝️ The Forsaken Souls Escape Room series is about to begin.
I’ll be launching not one, but two printable escape room experiences, both in the Forsaken Souls universe: The Hidden Ward and The Cursed Artifact. Each game is standalone, story-rich, and designed to be solved on your own or with friends — no app, no timer, just you and the mystery.

These new games go far beyond the puzzle book in scope and atmosphere. Each one features full-color illustrations, audio narration, intertwined character dialogues, and cleverly layered puzzles woven directly into the story. It’s a richly immersive experience — designed to blur the line between puzzle-solving and storytelling.

🕯️ Here’s how you can help:

🎯 Follow the new campaign on Kickstarter to be notified the moment it launches.
This early support makes a huge difference on Day 1.

👉 Click here to view the campaign preview
And while you’re there, be sure to hit the “Notify me on launch” button.
That little click helps more than you know!

Thank you again for being part of this journey.
You helped bring the first Forsaken Souls experience to life — and I can’t wait to share what’s coming next.

With deep gratitude,
Dimitris
Solar Wind Publishing

A 'Thank You' and an Apology
almost 2 years ago – Sat, Jun 01, 2024 at 10:04:40 AM

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❗Important Update on Puzzle Validation Keys ❗
almost 2 years ago – Sat, May 25, 2024 at 07:20:02 AM

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