This is a fantastic and evocative solo adventure that perfectly captures a classic folk-horror feel. The starting hooks are a real strength; by providing a clear motivation and starting equipment, they immediately settle you into the setting and the mystery.
The design for solo play is excellent. The stepped encounter die is a clever mechanic for escalating tension, and the goal of gathering clues to gain advantages in the final confrontation creates a strong and satisfying gameplay loop.
The layout is clean and easy to follow, making the entire document a concise and highly usable solo adventure. Well done! I fully intend to experience the full thing.