The Charley Project
Profiles of thousands of American cold case disappearances, written and maintained by one person for decades.
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How to get the most from it
The Charley Project sits in Mysteries & Riddles under Learn, filed as rabbit hole.
- Open it when the evening is free. It has no natural stopping point.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something unsettling and brainy.
About this category: Logic mysteries, cipher tools, unsolved cases and ARG-shaped sites that never quite explain themselves. Deduction as entertainment.
Good for
- A long evening with nothing planned
- A little creeping unease
- Giving your brain a workout
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
The Charley Project: quick answers
Is The Charley Project free?
Yes. The Charley Project is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use The Charley Project?
No. You can use The Charley Project without signing up for anything.
Does The Charley Project work on a phone?
Yes. The Charley Project works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is The Charley Project safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does The Charley Project take?
We file it as "Rabbit hole": Clear your evening. We warned you.
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