22 True Scary Horror Stories | The Lets Read Podcast Episode 222

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[@elle_heat]

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[@CyndyPorts]

Tired of hearing the same old stories!!

[@thatmar1neguy]

Still looking for scare stories?

[@6eight9]

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[@larale2323]

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[@sbsstorytelling]

Just gotta say, I so appreciate the fact that you're human. You have a great voice, but the fact that it's you doing this and not AI is freaking awesome.

[@theemeraldhour]

absolutely agree, I hate AI for things like this

[@shawnbbunbbbybbb3942]

@@theemeraldhourAI sucks they always mispronounce words so horribly that you’re not even sure what they’re saying and they’re usually not even hard words to pronounce

[@shawnbbunbbbybbb3942]

I really didn’t like the fact that he changed from uploading 3 times a week (mon, wed, fri) to only twice a week (tues, thur) but even still not only does he upload way more frequently than most other channels but his videos r also way way longer than most so even with the switch from 3-2 times a week he still provides us with plenty of top notch content and like u said since he does it himself instead of using AI it makes me appreciate him and all the hard work he does that much more

[@KiaraMemetaj]

​@@shawnbbunbbbybbb3942 I honestly think I'll have a mental breakdown if he ever decides to stop making these videos 😂

[@chasepewitt3439]

⁠@user-bt4sb5wo6othere are others who do similar dark stories I have about 4 that I listen to with good voices and have a new video almost every night between them all

[@marianodebartolo5219]

I just wanna say I listen to alot (and I mean A LOT (over 1700 hours a year)) of creepy/true eerie story youtube videos/podcasts. And Lets Read is by far the best. It blows my mind how this guy isnt the most popular channel. The quality, video length. Consistent voice and pitch, the eerie music. I can go on and on. This guy deserves way more attention than he has.

[@thorazinedreams381]

I've refreshed a hell of a lot of world history also while listening to this channel also. His story choices are excellent. I used to listen to Be Busta exclusively for sleepy narrations but his story choices are infuriating

[@11jrg11]

I agree that’s why I try and tell everyone to plz Sub #1, and watch video the whole way through and check the Like button.😊 That’s what seems to push these guys up the KZbin ladder!

[@tavinhudso]

Hope everyone reading this had a good day, and the lets read upload only made it better!!!

[@Likelyfairy]

Likewise!

[@Lazydana19]

I feel so bad for the kid in the subway story. I can't imagine feeling that terrified and alone, especially as a child - and I hope their life has been peaceful since then. And yeah, I know it could be fake...but on the off-chance it isn't, that's so messed up.

[@agsudd446]

Yeah this could be fake but we can't ignore the fact that how common bullying and physical assault is among teenagers.. thinking they're doing some godly work

[@md4111]

Yeah, fucking cowards that lot were . Humans disgust me sometimes

[@tonyhugecock9789]

Yea, it disturbed me greatly. I almost fast forwarded through it

[@melissadwiggins]

41:52 You need to hire a lawyer. Not only a divorce lawyer, but one who can also sue the police for excessive force.

[@rafa-eo3wd]

Was thinking the same, he was the victim, but because he was a man he had to be the abuser, isn't that discrimination?

[@shawnbbunbbbybbb3942]

Isn’t it crazy that even though it was the man that called the cops and told them he was stabbed and even made sure to tell the dispatcher that he was stabbed and he’s only on top of his wife to stop her from attacking him and yet the cops just completely disregard that and immediately tackle him anyway even though they know that he is wounded and they can make the injury worse or even fatal, and they also completely ignore his warning that she’s gonna attack them which big surprise she does. Then even after they get all the details (again) and know that he didn’t beat her and he did nothing wrong and he’s in fact the victim for some reason they still want to arrest him and the only reason he wasn’t arrested by the dumbest cops to ever wear a badge is because their boss has a brain.

[@sw00sh9]

@@shawnbbunbbbybbb3942it’s giving fake made up story. If it were true it would’ve been on the news and he’d definitely had been suing. That’s a big money lawsuit. However, I feel like the story is super fake.

[@SarahSmirnova]

Unfortunately, by the judicial system, cases of female on male violence are not taken as seriously as when the genders are reversed because of the Feminazi Party.

[@kennethmyles9198]

Dude, most of these stories, while dramatic, are NOT very scary, which seem to be a reoccurring theme here, great narration too, but not scary enough content to hold my attention for very long...

[@nebula_726]

HELL YEAHHHH 2 HOUR AND 30 MINUTE VIDEO? HELL YEAHHHHH!!!!

[@oldishandwoke-ish1181]

????????

[@TenaciousBrie]

Joel these long videos come in so clutch for us insomniacs! Thank you to one of the only ones who helps me sleep 🖤

[@dmreddragon6]

Yeah, love his voice, it feels both familiar, and comfortable. Sometimes though I have a hard time sleeping still, as his stories are interesting (a lot of true crime).

[@plannergirl2651]

2+ hrs?!?! TY!!!! ❤

[@ianbrinkley5968]

Appreciate how much effort you put into these vids Joel, been watching you for probably four years now.

[@animeandwieardness6132]

I needed this, Joel. Super sad today, homeboy. 😢

[@ashleybrown1666]

Hope things get better friend

[@animeandwieardness6132]

@@ashleybrown1666 thank you, kind stranger

[@Voila1999]

Can u imagine if dude did get stabbed in the heart but the cops were too busy trying to arrest him that he didn't get help in time... I can see that happening.

[@tarrantwolf]

He's lucky she attacked the cops too or else he'd probably still be in prison. Male privilege apparently means you're always guilty even when you're the victim.

[@tylerdavis3]

Very similar things have happened before yes. Police are disgusting.

[@carastrong5585]

My brain hurts after that eclipse, this is exactly what I need. Greatly appreciated thank you!

[@lesleylawson8094]

Your fault

[@Wishuweremehm]

@@lesleylawson8094lmfao

[@val6766]

Where are you in the world to see it because I’m in Australia I didn’t even know it happened

[@amotherswords]

@@val6766 There was a total solar eclipse over USA and Mexico. However, in the USA there was a bad storm with tornados so I think most people weren't able to see it, sadly. When you do get one in Australia again you should try to see it, because you'll never forget the sight!

[@victorekstrand3516]

I’m in Iowa, U.S. and was able to see it.

[@ifyouhavegonst]

Thank you Joel for all you do! You are definitely my favorite scary story channel and I look forward to all your uploads!

[@ApacheMustache]

EYO JOEL, we really appreciate you homie! And of course everyone loves your extra long, uh, reads... Thanks!

[@Tom-S1981]

He's well endowed in the narration department

[@shayhoff7064]

I call BS on train story attack. If they'd been ramming his head into the glass 6-12 times he'd have been knocked out or had brain damage.

[@LivingDeadGirl0702]

@Let'sRead dude! I have listened to you since the beginning!!!! I'm never able to be this early though I hope you see this and just know you have a forever fan man! thank you so much you're my favorite story channel!!!

[@harliesilvernail4267]

A REAL person telling stories! And such a soothing voice. Win win. I look SO forward to his stories every night. Thank you thank you thank you and...Goodnight😊

[@NaTheN9ll]

Yesss! Time to catch up on these last few videos ive missed. JOEL IF YOU SEE THIS you should do another Cryptid stories video! Your cryptid stories are my favorite

[@1012Mrjesse]

35:46 crazy how when a person is in a state of shock or adrenalin, etc. they just completely forget that dudes have nuts that are easily hittable, and will cause severe agony and most likely drop them.

[@butterfliesarefreetofly6964]

Love listening while Im doing my nails before work. Thank you!!🫶🏻💅🏽

[@johnwaterson6191]

Only got into late night stories. Sampled a few. You are the best narrator. Thanks for your effort and work. I can't help but putting a picture in my mind of what you look like. Probably nothing like the creation in my mind. Just natural i think. Does ambiguity go with your posts regards to yourself?. Understand if it is..but well done. I'll post/promote, as all i can to otheres. 🤗

[@nsblur]

I would also recommend the Tape Library, Be.Busta, and Lazy Masquerade as well, at least as far as good “background listening” type videos. There are some other great “horror” youtubers like Wendigoon, Papa Meat/Meatcanyon, Scary Interesting, Bizzarebub, and TheExploringSeries. I’m subbed to all of the channels I’ve recommended! Quinn’s Ideas also has a fantastic youtube channel. He focuses more on scifi and fantasy subjects, most of his videos are about Dune and Game of Thrones. But he’s also really into H.P. Lovecraft and cosmological horror, so he’s made videos about existential scifi books like Annihilation and The 3 Body Problem. Anyway if any of this interests you check it out!

[@CozyDreamTales-eo8sl]

As the stars twinkle above, I bid you all a peaceful good night. Sleep tight, everyone!

[@robinhall570]

THANX for playing lighter music and speaking in a much lighter tone at the end of each read❣️It helps lift the heaviness which I feel after each session💯 I'M FOREVER UR FAN🥰❤️‍🔥

[@SnowflakeCatcher_43]

“Scariest thing to hit your back door at night”

[@plannergirl2651]

That’s what she said 😂

[@janedoh123]

@@plannergirl2651anyone brave enough to take on my back door is getting pegged😂

[@miss.conduct8083]

😂I love it!

[@nekkoskrilla6750]

Weren't you in prison when that happened?

[@AngieCee1]

😂

[@nicolegriff9430]

Some of these are very obviously written by Brits pretending to be Americans lol. It's always like, "I was stood in the queue for the small chemist in my Texas village, chatting up a bird while my mates sniggered behind my back..."

[@oldishandwoke-ish1181]

😂

[@janiez4394]

The use of the phrases “ he was stood..” or “ I was sat..” are written that way by Joel( Let’s Read). Most people would say “ he was standing..” or “I was sitting..”, but Joel ALWAYS “fixes” the stories. It drives me nuts b/c it doesn’t sound right to me. I’m ok with “ he stood” .. but not “ he WAS stood “

[@JohnClMeis]

@@janiez4394How do you know he does?

[@user-ei7lf2on5t]

1:00:07 You met her a few hours before, let her tie you up, then say you can’t trust her because you’ve just met her? Didn’t that thought cross your mind when she asked to tie you up? Lol. some of these stories I honestly can’t help but laugh at

[@deshaefromarounthawayricha7324]

Who else is watching this before work in the morning?👨🏾‍🔧

[@katannvalentine6697]

Meee

[@deshaefromarounthawayricha7324]

@@katannvalentine6697 cool!

[@nickcalderone2397]

Me I work in 3 hrs

[@deshaefromarounthawayricha7324]

@@nickcalderone2397 ok dope!

[@bekka1970]

Me 🙋‍♀️

[@iinasmith3866]

This guy and blue spooky are my absolute favorite narrators on this app❤

[@kitchenswitch3626]

I've been listening to narrators over the years and you are absolutely my favorite!!

[@themtbrowns]

#2 in the 60's they didn't have central locks. In the 70's central locks we're only in very high-end vehicles.

[@elainahagerty7881]

Yay! Time for my favorite part of the day 💙

[@Tequila31631]

Thanks Joel.. this is much needed and such a treat having a long recording to devour while I unwind

[@faithjohnson2779]

No matter how dark the story, I simply adore listening to you tell it! I recently found your channel over the last few months here and I am utterly addicted

[@mj2672]

The subway story brought back the memory of my 5 older siblings, much older, putting me in a rusty barrel and pushing me down a hill and landing in a pond. My parents heard me screaming and came running. I can't believe I forgot that. Thanks. Lol 😆

[@yoojinjan7664]

Right in time !! I need to sleep

[@EphanyasisOwleyes]

Listening to your videos again while doing more sewing for a video

[@carleyjune]

Always perfect timing ✨✨

[@Mr.HorrorEchoes]

🌟 Absolutely fascinating! This story really captured everything I love 😍 The suspense, the characters, and the twists were just top-notch! 👏 Breathtakingly told!

[@mariawilloughby6565]

Joel and Mr Ballen the best of the best!!

[@michaelman72]

Can we get timestamps on long videos like this? I sometimes get confused between stories and am easily distracted so it would be very helpful

[@lemarch57]

Hey Michael, look up in the upper right hand corner of the spaceman pic. Joel has put numbers on the stories.

[@michaelman72]

@@lemarch57 thank you!

[@lemarch57]

@@michaelman72 You’re welcome! I’ve noticed he has just started doing this. On some of his older ones, he or some other listeners will make a time stamped list.

[@brival9053]

Just in time for my lunch break

[@Eric-AB_LLK]

18:24 Joel when you get to saying pulp had me thinking about one of my favorite movies "pulp fiction' lol

[@tylerdavis3]

That’s where the movie got its name. Those pulp magazines

[@southernsass2937]

Gr8 timing, thank you!

[@duetoronomy]

Dang, Joel really just called us out..😬

[@Kresm960]

2 is my fav number! I was born at time 2:22

[@cathy-hx4jk]

Maybe he was just Getting rid of some Pent-up frustration sometimes I sometimes that's how people do it.They just take themselves away from everything and everyone.And you know what that's how it should be done❤

[@LizzieBjones]

I know I’m obsessed cause I can tell when stories are repeated instantly. 😭😂

[@Justsayfetch]

I thought I was cursed, not obsessed😂

[@user-vw3ti9ms5q]

I was looking for this comment… thought I was tripping for a minute 😂

[@rayli9324]

Just in time for me to listen while i clean and paint my nails 💅🏼

[@butterfliesarefreetofly6964]

I’m doing the same thing before work!! Love listening to these stories!

[@killerqueenkathleen]

The camping story... That gives me major skinwalker/Wendigo vibes.

[@crisalidarinaldi2011]

Yayyyyyyy! Something new to fall asleep to tonight!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@Morgs.bleeps]

Are some of these stories reuploads ?

[@michaelfinklea9295]

I hate parents like that. Forcing their kids to play or do something they never wanted to. And the reason is because they failed at becoming that and want to gain all the glory through their children. It's sad if you ask me, parents like that are just so immature.

[@Mariethechaotic]

I feel bad for the guy who got attacked by his date but what really stands out to me is that men are not constantly in fear for their life when going on a first date. They haven't been training their whole lives to see red flags. As much as I love women and am way more comfortable with them than men there is still no way.... I could maybe see myself being persuaded to go into the house by a cute date, especially if it's been awhile (which, I mean, it has) but even then, I doubt I continue on once I realized where she wanted to take me and nope, no way in hell is someone restraining me on a first date. As a mom to a boy, it's actually kind of scary how men aren't attuned to red flags because it's so unexpected from women. My son is definitely being raised a feminist and that includes, women can be scary terrible people too. Statistics are on their side but you still gotta remain vigilant, especially on a first fucking date with someone you just met. Terrifying.

[@dmreddragon6]

Hello Joel, I love your voice, and content. Always look forward to a new upload, especially the longer ones. Thank you!

[@7NativeRN]

The people coming from Penn State to Arizona, the Petrified National Park is always closed after work hours and the only people who can enter the park are the employees who live within the park and they have to punch in a code at the gate and it’s always been that way. Hmm 🧐, got me thinking. I know this because my late dad worked there for many years. My mother worked there when I was a baby and I have vague memories of living there and I must’ve been 3 or 4, definitely before my preschool days.

[@morganclaire8494]

this is probably irrelevant but i live in AUS and would love some merch but obviously shipping is crazy - any chance you could maybe do some iron on patches or something at some point? would very much love ☺️♥️

[@That1Guy4_]

Being afraid of an RV that was yards away from you is crazy. That kid on the subway had more to fear. I hope he's doing okay 🙏

[@TemuMuuMuu]

That Skinny Guy/Bikini Barista story was chilling! Scary people like that "grandpa" exst!

[@phaze3429]

I really enjoy these stories. I actually go to sleep to them every Night

[@andreaboze4456]

Yayyyy love it!!! And on my birthday 4/8 🎉🎉

[@kristinab8326]

Happy Birthday! 🎉🎂🥳

[@ninamyllyla9171]

Can you do a video of kids remembering past lives?

[@SleepytimeChronicles68]

Let the gentle lullaby of the night soothe everyone's weary souls. Embrace the darkness, for it holds the promise of a brighter tomorrow. Sweet dreams. 💖💖💖💖💖

[@Wheelstealsr-ssrl08p77]

3:23…….AND HIS NAME IS JOHN CENAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!

[@haruhiramedies4174]

Dankie Dankie❤❤

[@jennifermckinley8477]

Hey i was just wondering if you could add rain sounds in the background??? Kind of like how being scared does??? I love the way you tell these stories..

[@QUEEFSWEAT]

I can make rain sounds, drip drop drip, see, just like the real thing, OMW!

[@tylerdavis3]

If you want really good narration with rain sounds go listen to boos and booze, he’s really good. Also the chilling app you can listen to a bunch of Joel’s stories and add rain noises to the background

[@tylerdavis3]

Also, theres definitely rain in the background of this video lmfao

[@clarked345]

If you don’t believe that we need a vigilante that delivers brutal justice in NYC, then listen to story 6. Hearing that story pissed me off so bad.

[@TwistedBedtime]

This was hauntingly good! Your voice gives me chills every time

[@jeu3942]

Them Marines definitel had noise and light discipline. Semper Fi

[@breezy7225]

What was the time stamp? Do you know? I want to show that part to my husband

[@tylerdavis3]

@@breezy7225it’s the first story

[@F0rd_F150]

There ain't no way I just heard the word "rizz" in a let's read video

[@mario1903]

Been listening for maybe 1000 hours now. Im still healing😢

[@melissamccleary9611]

Perfect timing! I love you! 💗

[@Spade3384x]

Right in time for bed 🥱 😴 💤

[@TuckBoBuck77]

I find it ironic that the majority if not all of these took place around easter 😂

[@evechandler3388]

Perfect thank you! I’m off for a Let’s Read nap ❤

[@julieallen7647]

Joel you're one of the greatest can't stand AI thank you for doing such a great job I love listening to your stories

[@colleenwilliams7844]

Yay! I love lets read!❤

[@staceyl6273]

Are some of these stories being repeated?? Ive beard them before

[@reaper5753]

I listen to you while im at school, it distracts my mind, i love this type of content

[@wil1941]

Thanks! You made my work shift much better with your podcast 😊

[@satnslayer999]

The 30 second intro setting the perfect creepy tone, followed by fade out into the subtle rain . 😍😍😍

[@alphaintuition1]

🍎Hey Joe, could you tell your friend from SI to slow down during his presentations? His reddrick's accelerating with every new post...that some of us have to slow down the playback speed just to comfortably follow.

[@megdigshair]

I think that camping story might just have been some friends getting spooked because you’re sleeping outdoors/camping. 😂

[@Dark_pool88]

Story 11 is just ridiculous….

[@silenthound8116]

Hard to believe this happened in California, with all the body cam footage I've seen out of there I can never expect to see a cali cop actually tackle a guy especially if he's holding someone down.

[@Miniprizm]

Nite ❤

[@franceswomble8083]

Thank you for reading these stories to us. SMILES

[@alphaintuition1]

🍎🍎🍎Hey Joe, could you tell your friend from SI to slow down during his presentations? His reddrick's accelerating with every new post...that some of us have to slow down the playback speed just to comfortably follow.

[@vk3980]

Really interesting listening the story about Pete.

[@kekeprom]

I look forward to listening to this later at work

[@majestic1222]

Way cool👍

[@tammyboki5223]

Awesome, time to relax, thanks!

[@baileyslife3469]

I love the stories like story 3 , these are my favorite. .. 4th person

[@tippyboo2]

Your voice is so calming 🩵✨

[@elle_heat]

2 hours of Joel? Night made

[@skinkrawler4363]

Re listening ❤ you are a true orator

[@katieforsyth2089]

❤❤❤

[@jimmyford4509]

Well told story,my man. No way, Jose.

[@smileygates7315]

Thank you!!!

[@kevlarkittens]

#3 is an incredibly well done story

[@TheCosmicGuy0111]

Nice