In , "paper" refers to a specific mechanic used in the Corvus House (Portal House) puzzle . The Portal House Puzzle
The "paper" in this context is a quest item required to solve the room-swapping puzzle in one of the game's more complex locations. The Vanishing of Ethan Carter Redux
: Throughout Red Creek Valley, you find several papers that are central to the narrative, including Ethan's short stories (like "The Curse of the Seething" and " Alchemist ") and letters detailing his family's history and tensions. In , "paper" refers to a specific mechanic
: The objective is to select the correct room configuration to restore the house's original layout. If the correct choice is made, the portal disappears and that room is "fixed". : The objective is to select the correct
: Many players recommend using real-world grid paper to map out the interior and track the various room permutations. Other "Paper" References in the Game
For a deep dive into the story details contained in these papers, you can check community discussions on Steam.