We started The Puzzle Theory to create small, quiet moments of pause —
a gentle rebellion against the rush of everyday life,
the pressure to always be productive,
and the growing distance from the art and stories we love.

As an accountant by trade, my days were filled with numbers and structure.
But somewhere between spreadsheets and schedules, I began to long for something slower, more human —
something that brought me back to the quiet joy of creating, piece by piece.

Through our puzzles, we hope to share the beauty and enduring stories
found in literature, classic art, and thoughtful illustration.
From timeless masterpieces to gentle scenes full of meaning,
each puzzle is our invitation — to pause, reflect, and rediscover a sense of wonder.

We hope you’ll join us — and find in every puzzle a quiet kind of joy.

- Shelly C