Acrostics as Plot Devices: Layering Clues Into Chapter Titles or EpigraphsFeatureBy Silviya Y23 Apr 2025 09:58 ISTOne of the most effective and subtle ways to layer clues into a story is by embedding acrostics into the structural elements of the bookRead More
The Cryptic Detective: Writing Characters Fluent in Morse CodeFeatureBy Silviya Y23 Apr 2025 09:43 ISTIn crime fiction, the tools a character uses can become an extension of their identity. But what about Morse code?Read More
Riddle Noir: Combining Hardboiled Mystery With Ancient EnigmasFeatureBy Silviya Y21 Apr 2025 15:39 ISTBut when these hard-nosed protagonists are suddenly confronted with a riddle—not just any brainteaser, but a cryptic enigma rooted inRead More
Red Herrings in Reverse: When Anagrams Mislead in Mystery PlotsFeatureBy Silviya Y21 Apr 2025 15:28 ISTWelcome to the world of reverse red herrings—where anagrams don’t just conceal secrets, they create illusions.Read More