Gene and Val are content with their white-picket-fence life until a serial killer's ciphered note lands in their morning newspaper. As they attempt to unravel the killer's message in hopes of putting an end to the fear and death terrorizing their community, the couple realizes they have their own secrets hidden in cross words and blissful oblivion. They must decide if they will continue trying to solve the mysteries entangling their relationship, or return to the comfort of ignorance. 

Crosswords premiered November 7th, 2025 at AS220's Black Box in Providence, RI. After its premiere in 2025, it was chosen to be a part of the New York City Fringe Festival in April 2026.