🎃 The Halloween edition
The Halloween prank letter.
They'll never see it coming.
A heartfelt letter in tiny writing. They lean in close to read every word… and then something jumps out. If they allow their camera and choose to share it, you get their reaction.
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👀 Try it on yourself · freeHere's what you get back
Their reaction beside what they saw, ready to post, if they allow their camera and choose to send it to you. A reaction video isn't guaranteed: it's always their call.
Dare to try it yourself?
Read a tiny letter on your own phone. Sound on, lean in close… and see how long you last. It's free, and your reaction stays on your phone.
Try it on yourself · freeFilm your friends doing it. We dare you.
How it works
- 1Pick a heartfelt letterFor Mum, Dad, your partner, a friend… add their name and yours.
- 2Send them the linkBy WhatsApp or text. To them, it's just a lovely letter from you.
- 3Boo.Mid-sentence, something rushes out of the screen. If they recorded it, they choose whether you get the video.
A Halloween prank with a heart
Looking for a Halloween prank that is actually funny? A Scare Letter looks like a lovely message from you. It is written in tiny text so they lean in close, and that is exactly when the jump scare lands.
Prank your best friend, your brother or sister, your partner or the mate who says nothing scares them. It also works as a Halloween gift for someone far away: send it by WhatsApp or text in under a minute, and wait for the message that says "I hate you".
Questions
Is it actually scary?
Genuinely jumpy. The letter is small and sweet, so they lean in, and a few seconds later something rushes straight at them with a loud sound. It's harmless, with no flashing, but it gets people.
Does it record them without asking?
Never. Their phone asks first. If they say yes, the clip stays on their phone until they choose to send it to you, keep it, or delete it.
Will I definitely get a reaction video?
Not always, and that's by design. A video only exists if they allow their camera, their phone and app support recording, and they choose to send it to you. Some people read without recording, some keep the clip to themselves. You'll still get an email when they've read your letter. No refunds if no video is sent.
What do they see when they open it?
A lovely envelope from openmyletter.co.uk saying you sent them a letter. Nothing gives the game away.
Can they open it more than once?
They can reread the letter, but the scare only happens once, the first time. It's a proper surprise.
Who is it not suitable for?
Anyone under 16, and anyone with a heart condition, who is pregnant, or who may be affected by sudden loud noises or frights. Only send it to someone you know will be fine.
How much does it cost?
£1.99 per letter, paid once by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. No subscription and nothing hidden.
Who's getting scared?
Mum? Your partner? That one friend who says nothing scares them?
Write the letter · £1.99