it's a rare Leo-written zine for this, the current month of October 2023.

I've had 'crossword game?' written in our zine ideas document for a few months, but the idea really jumped out and grabbed me this week! love when you're able to ride an idea to completion in a very short time, which almost never happens to me.

emma made some really tidy edits to this, and i had a lot of fun making an example grid with her. she's so good at being menacing!

i really debated spending $14 on a 'confidential' stamp at office depot for this one and showed some restraint. ultimately, i do not think the zine is lacking for that but you may disagree. i'm still having a lot of fun making zines physically and scanning/recreating them as opposed to starting with the digital file, which I think is leading me to different looks/feels. i did individually, artfully tear the grids for the covers so please enjoy that.

the body paper is from a ream of fancy recycled paper i have been carrying around since my literal freshman year of college that yellowed beautifully and is perfect for the old-timey dossier look i wanted. that's why you never throw out paper!!!!!!!!

if you are a zine club member and play this one, please please please send me a pic of your grid!!!!!

if you're not a zine club member, you could be!