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@llMarvelous

3 күн бұрын

Have a good vacation my friend And remember the best spider is dead spider (Australian folklore or smthg) 😂

@RegisteredNurseL.A.

3 күн бұрын

I love Joel’s…I mean Sam Riding’s writing. Amazingly descriptive and captivating. I would love to see “O Death” made into a short film.

@RoninSerradaEscrimadore

Күн бұрын

Unholy hell! These are some of your best narrations yet! Much respect to these writers! Excellent stuff! Background score was a perfect match for all these! Well done.

@llMarvelous

Күн бұрын

@@RoninSerradaEscrimadore came to say the same thing, ones of the best stories! Wish they always be as awesome 👍

@llMarvelous

Күн бұрын

Joel, I have to say, this was the perfect Grand Finale! (before vacation I mean 😁) Ones of the best works you did in a long time! Please take some more from that vault))) Due to chance I was born in an unfortunate geographical location and nationality , so now I can’t join your channel ( I’ll try my best to move to US next year, so I can also be a part of civilized world

First story’s ending had me confused at first, but that’s because I had been so used to listening to your channel through the lens of “this happened in real life” lmao. Really enjoyed that one 🤘🏻

@artsynewbie1818

3 күн бұрын

I chalked it up to the mothers mind wasn’t all there

@user-rj9nf7nl9i

2 күн бұрын

Would you mind explaining it to me?

@rolo6819

2 күн бұрын

I'm working listening to the alien one and I'm like hold up, when tf did this happen!? Lmao 🤣 .

@jillianpw9789

2 күн бұрын

Lol! Right? im like.. none of these stories are true 🤣🤣🤣

@youarebymyside

2 күн бұрын

I had to stop at the third story. Honestly, if I wanted scary fiction, there's way better out there. Whole books. True crime, too.

The second story about the Dove and the Raven was trippy!

@kirstihampson201

2 күн бұрын

I really liked it especially when it drew parallels to the mother and father

@khazanys

20 сағат бұрын

It's was very bittersweet

@khazanys

19 сағат бұрын

​@@kirstihampson201l

The first story was really sad, a child makes a person a parent, but not every parent deserves a child (implying the evil dad)

@chiapets2594

2 күн бұрын

It's a bs story

@lenzi5119

7 сағат бұрын

@@chiapets2594 Read the description, knucklehead.

Joel, you are by far my favourite story narrator on KZread and you played a massive role in me starting narrating. Now, let the bedtime stories begin 😊

@richsorrento4107

3 күн бұрын

Hell yea

@disenchantedtear8219

3 күн бұрын

How awesome! I look forward to listening to your videos! 🥰

@user-ic1gf8pg9m

3 күн бұрын

mr ballens better

@janicerouse842

3 күн бұрын

​...have a bit of class when you're on someone's podcast..,nobody asked "who's the best narrator,"... no opinion was asked for ....geeessshh

@user-ic1gf8pg9m

3 күн бұрын

@@janicerouse842 HE LITERLY SAID JOELS THE BEST ON KZread BRO

Story 3 has got to be one of the best and most terrifyingly realistic alien contact scenarios I've ever head. Kudos to the author.

@samriding

Күн бұрын

Cheers, mate.

@cozeydaze

9 сағат бұрын

Yes agree! I was on the edge 😂 amazing

It took me to story 3 to realize at least the first few stories were creepy pasta. Not to say I necessarily believed the phenomena were real, just that the OP's thought they were. Great stories!

@halloweengiraffe

3 күн бұрын

SAME

@jolee3430

3 күн бұрын

Spaceship?!? Really?

@hangedups2608

3 күн бұрын

YEH IM NOT FEELING IT

@chopsandtoots

3 күн бұрын

When the wording gets really purple-prose and tries very hard to sound sophisticated, you know it's fake. I looked up the Iraq story and couldn't find it, which honestly some of these it'd be pretty offensive to make up stuff regarding those events so I don't think they're all creepypastas

@rolo6819

2 күн бұрын

I'm working, listening to the alien one and I'm like where tf did this happen and when!? Lol didn't realize it didn't say true 😅

Really happy this video popped up! Getting induced in the hospital right now and need all the distraction😅

@Fasty1811

3 күн бұрын

You’re cooked bro >:D

@CJ-hy3xt

3 күн бұрын

😂😂😂It won't be a Distraction it will be a paranoid but atleast you'll be careful of your surroundings ❤❤❤

@zolotaya.rybka.

3 күн бұрын

Good luck! ✨

@usedscar

3 күн бұрын

Mhh, a good sign?😮

@Mandyyy2420

3 күн бұрын

Good luck 🤞 🎉 and congratulations!

The Plates in the sky story was so friggin cool. I could listen to it forever.

@thepaganapostate3208

19 сағат бұрын

I want a sequal... why did the aliens do that? What is their intent/point? Were they trying to reduce human population so later they could lay claim to Earth? Make invasion easier? though admittedly, it was likely more scary without answers.

The Utopia is particularly heartbreaking and horrifying. Poor Lina and Ron (and others too)

@Alex_The_Barbearian

2 күн бұрын

Reminds me of To Serve Man from the Twilight Zone

@alliwelcharsenickitty5606

2 күн бұрын

​@@Alex_The_BarbearianThat's what I was thinking as well. Add in a little Doctor Who.

@madmaddox1139

2 күн бұрын

@Alex_The_Barbearian that's something for me to check out then... there's a little Ray Bradbury there too

@samriding

Күн бұрын

Fun fact, it was inspired by a nightmare my wife had.

@alliwelcharsenickitty5606

Күн бұрын

@@samriding Was she raised on the Twilight Zone? Just curious.

The dark hooded figure throughout the video is beyond frightening

@shannonmclane03

3 күн бұрын

The illustration and animation is always great. I follow the guy that does it for him on instagram and he makes some pretty cool stuff

@Kombuchabooo

3 күн бұрын

I actually hate it

@LauraLudens

2 күн бұрын

​@@Kombuchabooo same

@zolotaya.rybka.

2 күн бұрын

Hah, I know right?!

@chiapets2594

2 күн бұрын

It really isn't. I think it's just your scared of anything and everything

For some reason, when I listen to scary stories that are real, I can fall asleep. When I can tell the story is fiction, I can't sleep. My mind has to work harder following the plot... gets more engaged. That's why I don't usually listen to creepy pasta channels. But these are well written, so at least the insomnia isn't boring.

@nicola3540

2 күн бұрын

I agree, Joel does creepy pasta better than most… tho wish he didn’t, I’m here for the real ones….

3.5 hour long video,i will sleep good tonight 😊 thanks 🍻

I normally don’t comment but this has to be one of the best compilations of stories

@jennifermckinley8477

2 күн бұрын

I think so as well

@ddbob1

Күн бұрын

Ome of my favs by far. I think it's because these are written stories by authors instead of the true ones he tells.

I usually don’t like the paranormal ones but the first two were really good

@Rachelllllll2024

2 күн бұрын

They made me so sad 😓

Joel, you've inspired me. My kids have told me for years that I should narrate videos or read for books on tape. But I was always worried my light but noticeable southern accent would be a disadvantage to trying to get people to listen. Not that you have an accent. (In fact, your voice is pretty much perfect neutral Midwestern American, like newscasters strive for.) But I've decided to try it. And I have a small trove of short stories written by friends that nobody has heard yet, which I can record for my new effort. I hope people enjoy the end results.

@Unknowngnostic

3 күн бұрын

I think many ppl would appreciate a southern accent. Maybe not everyone. But I grew up in the south and always prefer them whenever there's an option.. A lot of comfort and nostalgia in it

@narelle-creative-arts

3 күн бұрын

Fantastic good luck lovely 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️

@user-fm1rg4iy6r

2 күн бұрын

Southern Cannibal's channel is pretty successful, you might want to check him out! :)

@APinkkkkk

2 күн бұрын

Story 3 🤯

@Masatisan

2 күн бұрын

​@@user-fm1rg4iy6r I was gonna say that too!

I LOVE these long videos you put out and look forward to them every month, the narration, the music you use, the transition between stories, truly captivating stuff, seriously dude, you're one of a kind 👍

@Mr.andMrs.Smith_0420

3 күн бұрын

For the record, I love all of your videos lol, there's just something about these that just entice me so much. You are by far my favorite narrator on youtube ❤

the one about the man burying his son alive killed me

@thepaganapostate3208

19 сағат бұрын

I know... what a tragedy! Dude burried the wrong son and thus lost both his sons. His whole family. The poor kid. (I mean if it were a true story, how awful that would feel both for the father and son).

These stories are among my favorites so far. They have a uniquely bone chilling affect.

@jennifermckinley8477

2 күн бұрын

I think so too.... Like every story was good

The collection is absolutely terrific!! I was scared and on edge the entire time.

Thank you, Joel!! Hope you're enjoying your vacay. 🥳 🎉

I swear I put your videos on every night and you talk me right to sleep. But also you have the best content ever.

That first story gave me big chills!

Donating staged supernatural found footage to goodwill would be such a twisted prank.

I know you’ve heard this a million times by now but you’re the only thing i enjoy falling asleep to. Other narrators just don’t hit the same as you. Thank you for creating such awesome content. You’ve become an important part of my nightly routine lol

@ailsa78

2 күн бұрын

I’m right there with you. Joel has the touch 🥰

Love the vids man. Can’t sleep without em, gn everyone 😴

@joelove1987

3 күн бұрын

Goodnight baby 😚😚 sleep tight

These stories hands down are some of the absolute best you have narrated. The authors are insanely talented, and your voice brings them to life! Wow❤🔥

@jennifermckinley8477

2 күн бұрын

I really enjoyed these stories too like every one of them were real good

Hands down.... the most EPIC narration yet!!!

Hope you're having fun in Aussie! Don't fight any Kangaroos!

I've made it 2 and a half minutes into this video and decided that I have to save this one for night driving

Thanks for the upload during Game 7!

Yay🎉 I'm so needing scary storytime tonight 🎉❤❤❤

Probably one of the best videos you’ve done Joel and trust me I’ve listened to 90% of all of them! Great work 💪🏼

Who else is watching this before work in the morning

Joel, you are not just an excellent narrator, but an exceptional curator of tales. Loved the shout out to the writer, Ive wondered who the writer was behind a lot of the stories, since many of them seemed to have a common 'voice', very well written. Kudos to you both, perfect end to my birthday 🖤

I’ve said this many times throughout the years listening to all of your videos but.. thank you, man. You are the best narrator to me and it’s a privilege to get to listen to you and the wild stories you find

Yay!!!! New Let's read!!! My absolutely favorite narrator!! Time to get Lulled to my beautiful nightmares ❤❤

Thank you Let's Read❤️

Thank you joel...I work overnights and these long uploads help me sleep like a baby during the daytime. Please don't ever stop doing what you do. Your voice is truly magical!

Oooo 3 1/2 hrs?? Joel showing out tonight!! Just how we love it!! As my 9 year old son says….Stay Creepy!!!❤❤

Joel has inspired me to read my own horror stories, and I have a new video coming out tomorrow 😊 thank you, Joel.

@rosemarybowser5543

3 күн бұрын

I just went to your channel but didn't see anything yet

@vmorris7639

2 күн бұрын

Subbed!

@krispalmer2815

Күн бұрын

Do you have the video up yet @MisfitHorror?

Thanks for the huge comp!

All of these were so good, Joel. Thank you.

This has to be some of the craziest stories you've ever read on here. WTF is with the old raspy sounded witch at the end. Wild

Regarding the Holocaust story, Love from an Illinois native. There is a Holocaust Museum in Skokie Illinois. Can never leave the place without shedding tears.

So the alien spaceship story is To Serve Man basically

I like this change of direction, I kinda enjoy these fictional stroies more than irl.

This is an amazing upload. I love everything you do

Man, I'm not sure who you are but you definitely another sub!! Ty for tonight's narrations they have all been damn good!

All of your videos are good, don't get me wrong but this set of stories are some of the best I've heard yet and I've listened to damn near every one. Much appreciated 🤜🤛🤘

2.30am and just found this. No sleep for me 😁

Omg this was the best!! Thank you!!

thank you so much for such a long video! these stories were really captivating. would love stuff like this in the future again!

Love this video! Thank you!

Wow I just finished listening to the 1st story and I already have chills 😮. Love your channel 🤘

Thank you very much, as always, time well spent ❤

This is by far my favorite that you’ve done. Really unique stories. I guess I’m starving for unique, creative storytelling art. This was outstanding!

Bro the intro made my heart stop lmao💀

Chest wound “died instantly” “the realisation i buried my son alive” some of these stories are confusing

@ztcki

2 күн бұрын

how did you not get that?

@elysium0093

2 күн бұрын

He had two twins boys, it was dark at night, sniper shot and killed one of them, he buried them not long after for religious reasons, he then realized he buried the son that was alive and not the dead one, HOW DO YOU NOT GET THAT!

@nfo4615

2 күн бұрын

@@elysium0093 I listen to these stories high as a kite

@elysium0093

2 күн бұрын

@@nfo4615 🤣 sorry bro haha

@hatetheantichrist

Күн бұрын

​@@nfo4615don't do drugs

Every one of these stories were great!! Please do more like these. I love listening to you at work!

After watching lets read for past 4-5 years i can safely say that these have to be the best collection of stories ever!

Thank you for the video Joel :).

This was such a great video! Please make more like it!

THESE ARE SO GOOD OML 🙌🏻🙌🏻

This one was amazing! Fantastic stories! Make another please!

I will definitely check out Sam Riding! Thanks for the heads up.

@samriding

Күн бұрын

You better.

I was hoping for one of the long stories tonight and just got my wish!! Much love from SC

Off work early tonight! Now that im off I can't wait to get home and get into these Scary Stories. You are Awesome Joel!!

@ravfns740

3 күн бұрын

At my job I'm able to listen to podcasts and whatnot while I work...but I always save them for when I lay down. I've gotten so used to it, when I try to listen to them at work, I damn near fall asleep lol love getting notifications from Lets Read. Joel is the best. Good listening to you

The cop VHS one was so good. That absolutely needs an update

Love the content! Would love to see more security/cop ones or hospital related stories

Feel so relaxed after listening to your stories. First story brought a tear to my eye ❤

I'm really enjoying the subtlely scary background music!

Oh man, Utopia was a trip.

I'm so used to Joel telling real storys these threw me for a loop for a minute 😂

Thank you for sharing these stories with us. SMILES

Very nice voice acting, Joel, especially from Story 10 👍 Damn, I wish he continued telling us those tapes!

I know how the person in story 2 feels after lossing her mom 7 months after my dad died so i lost both parents it still is hard to hold myself up but i have a good support system my son and my fiance

I really love the new direction of these stories. It's like a mixture of realism, supernatural, and the fantastic. I usually listen to true stories and supernatural ones from different people, but this was a nice change if oace from joel.

I’m only 12 minutes in and this videos already a banger

The story of the ship and the creature from the black lagoon was a great listen. Very much enjoyed it. 💐💯

The first story, not sure if its actually legit but my mother saw something like that when she was around 13 years old. She woke up pretty late to see stars that were sparkling in this mass of blackness and it was hovering right above her. Sounded beautiful until she said it was right close to her.

Really enjoyed these

I LOVED the first story!!!!

Oooo just as a settle In to fold laundry 🧺 perfect thank you!

Usually fall asleep to this channel but these kept me up until midnight...so we'll written I was really listening 😂

Best Narrator on the Planet.

Heading out to go camping for a few days, just downloaded a bunch of your videos so I can listen to them offline when I go to sleep. Gotta pack the essentials!

Hope you are enjoying/enjoyed Australia 🇦🇺

Omg over three hours!!!! Love u Joel!!! U are hands down my fav narrator, keep up the good work!!!

That second one was great!! A very good writer for sure!

@krispalmer2815

Күн бұрын

Agreed. Very clever.

The alien story was fantastic

That was amazing Joel! Bravo 👌

Yay Now I'm really looking forward to going to sleep! TY ❤

These were really good!!!

Love your channel Joel it helps me relax ❤

You, Mr.Ballen and Lighthouse horror are my favorites. Cant decide who is best !! Three way tie!!💙

@krispalmer2815

Күн бұрын

I’ll have to check out Lighthouse Horror. I love Mr Ballen too. I just bought tickets for one of his live tour shows this fall. I am excited. If LET’S READ, ever went on tour , I’d be all over it. Love these guys. Some really inedible narrators. 💜

@krispalmer2815

23 сағат бұрын

**incredible

Compilation !!! Thanks !

The story with the Cops tv show tabs was awesome is wish it kept going. The Alien story gave me the chills aswell, half of these stories can be made into movies

Wow man! The creature from the black lagoon? In 2024...awesome sauce dude!

Going from the unserious story 6 to the shocking and serious story 7 shocked the hell out of me