23 True Scary Bedtime Stories for Spooky Season

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[@LetsReadPodcast]

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[@bilbobagons8725]

Gotta say i love to listen to your voice, three years ago not so much but now its perfect. The voice, tone and pauses are just right. Keep doing you, its amazing. Much love from Sweden.

[@joninature]

this is perfect for flights! ✈️ I'll just download some tasty stories!

[@gardengoddess5606]

Great Idea, Joninature, I’ve got a 7.5 hour flight next month!!

[@dconley3436]

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[@RebelRoseJade]

​@@bilbobagons8725000000😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@juliebrown8364]

I really feel bad for Noah. There are Noahs everywhere! We need to listen and watch more carefully to our children/grandchildren and their friends! I'm happy Noah never got caught. I hope he made something out of himself and moved past the agony of his grandmother allowing these things to happen to him and at such a young age 😢 this world has becoming a very scary place. Thank you once again Joel. I love listening to you and your soothing voice. Great work once again! Thank you!

[@mamak1969]

I just got a bad feeling that Noah was going to end himself as he said he didn't need the cigarettes anymore. He had the gun and possibly ammo available. Lots of scenarios with an adolescent with trauma and mental health issues. I sure hope you're right and he went on to have a good life. Just doesn't seem logical that he was never seen again. But anything is possible.

[@karentucker2161]

You sound like my aunt who has the same name.....

[@Deliveredfromevil]

19:20 Yo, Bro who went camping and woke up to bear: YOU are the one who saved you 3!!!! YOU DID! If you hadn’t woke up your bros hammock would’ve probably broke and I’ll just end that there. I’m sorry your Dad treats you like that, parents should NEVER show favoritism. We here at Let’s Read love your story and bravery!!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@martinayates9427]

Hi the story isn't Joel's if that's what you believe it's somebody else's experience that they sent in

[@NeonWilder]

​@@martinayates9427At the start of their comment they stated: "Yo, Bro who went camping" which implies that they do know it wasn't Joel, and it was another person's story.

[@martinayates9427]

@@NeonWilder I did put in my comment if that's what you believe as I wasn't sure myself if he was addressing Joel about the story

[@DeathMetalTom]

It's B.S. An experienced hunter wouldn't leave his rifle/shotgun out of reach while actively hunting bears and having already found bear tracks/ droppings. At the very least, an experienced hunter would have a high caliber pistol as a backup (10mm at the minimum). His 15 and 17 year old kids would also very likely be armed and trained to shoot.

[@sherimorgan7107]

​@@DeathMetalTomnah, I don't put it past anyone to do something stoopid like that. Especially if it was a rifle, I doubt he wanted to cuddle it in the hammock. I mean, dude had his kids sleeping in hammocks like that would stop a bear 😂 his dad didn't seem like too good of a guy to force his kid into going when he didn't want to and treats one kid better than the other so I have to think he's a few fries short of a happy meal

[@mywilltoliveisntrealbutcal2900]

The way I cried when the mom lost her husband I could never imagine the pain

[@melissamoonchild9216]

yeah that was horrifying. the trauma must be torture

[@wendyphillips1828]

Me literally wiping some tears of my face from hearing that story

[@sherimorgan7107]

I cried for Noah. I hate the odds, but I hope he was able to overcome the odds and find some sort of happiness

[@beckybuckwild55]

The milk Dad is the absolute man, lol. I legit screamed out loud “YESSSSS!!!!!” after the wife said that psycho hag got it right in the face😂

[@daisyharris4247]

Because of your comment I was like oh this one is gonna be good! I totally agree I laughed out loud so hard I almost woke up the baby. I wasn't expecting him to do that but was glad he did.

[@beckybuckwild55]

@@daisyharris4247 right?!, lol. 😂

[@purplepianoist88]

Agreed 😂 lol go Dad!

[@jeanamari4_7]

Exactly… especially saying my husband is a no nonsense kinda guy, I expected something good.

[@marcieb.6678]

My Goodness, I was in tears listening to the one of the couple during the storm and the Tree that fell into their bedroom. I can't even imagine all that emotional pain.

[@MrGgBaby]

I'm not going to lie, but that Noah story actually made cry. Poor Noah.

[@scream_kinh614]

Right? I thought about how he had said "she buys me things when im good" and could only think about how him being "good" must have been the times when he allowed the men to assault him. So heartbreaking.

[@miiaarango3904]

100% the best narrator EVER!

[@TracvM320]

Yes!! I LOVE Nexpo- they both have what I call the voice that makes you anxious and calm at the same time

[@Antique2unique]

#2 bearhuntersavior. It was You that woke everyone up and saved their lives...don't let your Dad say you just sat there while your brother dropped the hammock onto the bear and made it possible for him to do whatever. U did your part already for the group. Let's hope he don't need your help again and you don't go hunting.....

[@felicityjohnston9276]

made me mad at his dad! how dare he! they all made that plan together,he wasn't just a damn bystander. 🙄

[@WouldntULikeToKnow.]

I always thought the narrator in that story was a girl... lol

[@itriponair82]

It's extremely hard to remarry after your spouse passes. Lost mine 20 years ago and a part of my heart died with him. Although he saved our son and I know he'd want me to move on but ive never felt the same about another person.

[@joeynorris3978]

I met a lady years ago while traveling to SC on Amtrak. She started telling me about her late husband. The most beautiful and sad part was when she was telling me about missing seeing his boots dirty in the hallway. Her face wasn't sad, but it wasn't happy. She was in the past and I said right then that when I get married that thats it. My parents were the same way. Separated after 16 yrs but never filed papers so when my dad died they had been legally married for 51 years. Never remarried. I had never thought with the history between the two how hard my mom mourned his passing until I called her a week after his funeral and she could barely talk because she had been crying for a week.

[@mslibrarenea89]

I'm so sorry.

[@morganstarchild5359]

I just lost my husband Tuesday the 7th, found him on floor dead by our bed. 17 years together. I'm so heartbroken I don't want to be with anyone ever again. Friday is my husband's funeral 😢😢

[@AmazingFalcon276]

Mine is only deported and I can't imagine trying to start over just because he's not here. He MADE our family. However, I have a friend from school who moved on after just 2 years. I don't judge but that felt so awkward and irresponsible toward her sons for me. 😢

[@AmazingFalcon276]

​@@morganstarchild5359💔💜 I'm so sorry

[@sir.spookeys.stories]

12am here in England, I'm looking for something to listen to to before going to sleep and my favorite horror story narrator uploads a 3+ hour long video!!!??? Joel you are awesome. Love your channel and community you've created. An inspiration and you've played a major role in me doing horror story narrations too!

[@shaananwalsh7513]

Same here. Had a sick day today so listened to his Tuesday night podcast earlier. This came just in time.

[@xxkaycie_rosexx5098]

Im from Yorkshire. Perfect timing ❤

[@alanrhyan2293]

Damn bro

[@mdog03xx]

liverpool here

[@mdog03xx]

scouse trap

[@kayleestrawsma8192]

The Bear story pisses me off so much. The kid woke up and was able to make everyone aware of the situation! The bear was after his brother whose hammock was on the verge of collapse! He saved his life!

[@nehesy8911]

Not to mention the bear couldnt climb

[@wolfangel6988]

I 100% agree. So many ppl need to give credit when it's due

[@jimbojonesmanifesto7634]

Make no mistake, bears can climb....fast.

[@nehesy8911]

@@jimbojonesmanifesto7634 exactly my thoughts

[@purplepianoist88]

Agreed.

[@bb.127]

When I heard the story of the husband punching the lady who milked their cow I fucking stood up laughing like why can’t all people be in action right away like him 😂😂😂😂

[@grannynara]

The story about Noah crushed me. It left my heart broken. I dont know how true these particular stories are, but I do know that these kinds of things actually happen in the real world. For all the Noahs in the world, my broken heart goes out to you all. 💔

[@Molly-ak522]

I know, it made me so sad for Noah. I wasn’t expecting that story to end like that. I hope he is somewhere living a new life

[@Ali_D_Katt]

As a person in prosthetics, sir your life is not over. Prosthetics have come such a long way ❤ keep your head up it won't happen overnight but I've seen patients get back to doing things they never thought they would again.

[@carolinecarter6874]

Poor Noah! 😢There are so many rotten caretakers out there... instead of caregivers.

[@knownundesirable]

Bro whaat?? Hahah this is like something Michael Scott would say

[@ValkyrieofNOLA]

Joel, you’re one of the few narrators who can make a story told by either a man or woman sound perfectly convincing. You’re voice is incredibly soothing and it’s like velvet covered steel. Both soft and strong, with just enough emotion to make the stories come to life, but not enough to feel melodramatic and contrived.

[@jennajune2101]

What did we deserve for an over 3hr video?! AND during spooky session. Thank you, my favorite narrator, Joel 👻

[@Crazybatladyx]

Joel Has to have the best voice on the horror storytelling circuit. So soothing and instantly seems to relax.

[@beckybuckwild55]

Yes he is, but I need a FACE REVEAL!!!!. It’s driving me crazy picturing the face to that awesome voice!. 😂

[@akimona89]

The story with the two 22 yr old women... how was it that her friend, julie, was inconspicuously NOT home. A little sus since julie broke the rules and boundaries... i mean, julie could've orchestrated the entire "TAKEN" scenario and pretended to play the part of a good friend. Just a possibility...

[@johncoe6304]

Yep.

[@jenmygem]

She probably hated living out there tbh

[@GG-pv6fi]

Right...and for Julie to continue living there even after the fact. You really can't trust people these days, even certain friends and family

[@belizepassion2602]

You say it like any of these stories are true 😅😅😅

[@karentucker2161]

Woman...not women

[@vancypantss_]

Me listening to the 5th story thinking a couple miraculously survived the brutal storm because the husband was referred to as “my father”: :D The ending: D:

[@rvngsevrzity8051]

Noah’s story always gets to me. I hope he’s doing better nowadays.

[@bernieheartdragon1888]

I feel like he probably killed himself. But in a world where he didn’t.I hope he got therapy. Found love and became a counselor for kids who are victims of abuse. And that he has lots of money and love and care.

[@nickbeilschmidt411]

Me too. Whatever happened to him, I hope he's not hurting anymore.

[@Ohmu]

👻 Happy Halloween Everyone! 🎃 🍭 Stay safe out there everyone!💀 00:00 1st Story - (Off The Grid) 11:36 2nd Story - (Wilderness) 19:38 3rd Story - (Off The Grid) 28:17 4th Story - (AirBnB/Vacation Rental) 35:36 5th Story - (Tragic af) 44:06 6th Story - (Farm Life:(voice crack 48:34)) 51:53 7th Story - (Off The Grid: 58:06 LMFAO)) 59:03 8th Story - (Wildlife/Off The Grid) 1:06:40 9th Story - (Noah...) 1:25:48 10th Story - (True Crime) 1:37:28 11th Story - (True Crime) 1:48:03 12th Story - (Amusement Park) 1:57:08 13th Story - (Lifeguard) 2:03:36 14th Story - (Nature/Wilderness) 2:12:55 15th Story - (Urbex) 2:21:44 16th Story - (Supernatural) 2:30:05 17th Story - (Short Nutty Putty Cave ver.+ Shotgunning multiple Cave stories) 2:36:42 18th Story - (Night Patrol) 2:43:10 19th Story - (First Time Poster/Hiking) 2:48:48 20th Story - (Paranormal) 2:53:58 21st Story - (Internet/ARG) 2:57:36 22nd Story - (Glitch in the Matrix) 3:02:34 23rd Story - (Glitch in the Matrix) 3:07:42 ENDING! Thanks for listening. P.S. Fck you Julie from story 3.

[@childisharies420]

On behalf of everyone here, WEE LOVE YOU.

[@melissamoonchild9216]

thanks mate!

[@carrieannstallcup99]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊

[@ricardoserrano-smith5571]

Thank you so much!

[@retrosiren824]

Thank you it’s so hard to know where I left off with these longer videos with no timeline haha

[@jaeeeeeeeeeeeee]

I hate the stories where animals get injured.. especially doggies 😞

[@melissamoonchild9216]

me too I usually skip those. I was even sad about the mountain lion who was going to attack the kid 😅

[@snellfraucki863]

Nope! Me either Ruins my day

[@ashleybrown1666]

Joel, thank you for taking such good care of our sleeping needs!!

[@user-digitalfarmgirl]

The tree falling on man story, was the most real & heart breaking story, I've ever heard on any platform. Growing up & then living in the middle of nowhere types of places , on farms & ranches, I related. I have had to administer stitches to my own self at times. Roads became impassable during winter storms, in the place of my childhood. So that story really hit home in it's degree of helplessness, despair & the potential of nature's fury.

[@KirkWilson86]

Your videos get me through my night shift. So thank you Joel!

[@amandan412]

Just in time for bed here in South Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 thank you Joel, you make my nights so much better, you voice is in my dreams each night and I love it 💙

[@johncallard9204]

South Wales here too Great stories

[@KirboV10]

Nothing’s better than a three hour let’s read video Edit, I lied, I need more let’s read videos

[@Stratocaster42]

The best feeling is when you fall asleep during an episode, come back the next day and skip to a random spot and it's a perfectly silent gap between two stories 😊

[@segaherman_twitch]

Wow I actually know what you mean

[@michaelcornwall]

I work as a home remodeler a 2 minute walk from cementland, it's absolute trash ghetto area, I check to make sure my car hasn't been stolen again every 15 minutes. It's at the intersection of Riverview drive and Scranton drive in Riverview north county St Louis its very cool looking from the outside but sadly it's all overgrown and been mostly reclaimed my nature. I'll try to get some pics and put them in a live sometime soon. The side that borders Scranton people come dump trash like sofas and couches. I listen to let's read every single day, so I find it super cool when the stories are so local.

[@IShipYouNot]

Same. I work in auto body repair five minutes away and we're going to move shop soon thanks to the crack heads cutting the fence for the occasional vehicle with accessible cats. I'm not sure about going to get pictures though. Got stuck waiting for semis before i could turn onto the highway the other day and someone knocked on my window. Scared me so bad i floored it instead of finding out what they were asking for. 😅 I have just enough sense to know I shouldn't linger in this area.

[@GrandmaJoJo-gd6yh]

Gotta skip the first story. In the past 2 weeks, both my dogs passed away. They were both 16 years old and came into this world together and it seems like they wanted to leave together. It's difficult to hear about dogs without crying, it's too fresh. My heartis crushed.😢

[@realhorrificwhispers]

These chilling starry stories have me looking up at the night sky with a newfound sense of dread. The universe is beautiful, but it's also a haunting abyss. 🔮😱

[@throughthelensofB]

I know I’ve listened to Let’s Read so much that these are all repeats for me haha.

[@Brd100000]

Yep, disappointing

[@SavageImprint]

haha same, you know you've spent a lot of time here when you can remember the story after just the first few words.

[@PrettyWaffle]

I don't mind the compilation, Joel does so much for us already. plus, it's for the podcast not just KZbin

[@SavageImprint]

Agreed, plus if the story is older some folks may not be going into the years of back catalog, these updated comps are their opportunity to hear them.

[@mrfarq6654]

Hey, I’m wondering where you’ve heard these before. I’m like 90% sure I’ve listened to all of Joel’s stuff now on KZbin to the point where I’m trying to find other story tellers and nothing does it for me like let’s read! Am I missing something??

[@theinternetfrog930]

man i couldn’t imagine how angry i’d be if julie was my roommate in story 3. hope that other person that moved in with her knows how irresponsible she is and how easily she’ll disregard your boundaries.

[@skyegroome223]

For real, the least she could've done was apologize and let her off the mortgage without issue.

[@Deliveredfromevil]

1:12:06 I remember this story. It’s one of those that I never forgot after hearing it and I thought about Noah and the others in the story. Sad. Very sad.

[@scarlet12234]

Maybe I'm just cynical but a lot of these stories sound like creative writing exercises. Either way, entertaining and great narration as always!

[@tbonejabrobe]

Same here. The first three or four have sounded entirely made up to me

[@josiegipson90]

Not cynical at all. It's the truth. Plus, tho this channel rarely uploads compilations I feel like we've heard the first few several, several times. I don't really listen to other channels like this one. Maybe one, two at most. I don't mind listening to the same story twice but it does come to a point where it's a waste of time.

[@sherylsocia4496]

​@@StingRayo98I'm glad. I was in tears over Rebel!

[@scarlet12234]

@@josiegipson90 I hadn't heard any of the stories in this video, although I'm not saying you haven't. I've also noticed that he puts repeat stories in these compilations a lot, I just haven't heard these particular stories before. I wish he'd mark which ones are repeats, or if they're all repeats include the original video they're on somewhere so people can more easily determine whether or not they've heard it.

[@scarlet12234]

@@tbonejabrobe yeah the first few were the most "glorified creepypasta" sounding to me. They sounded more believable as the video went on.

[@moo3974]

23 STORIES WHAT HAVE WE DONE TO DESERVE THIS

[@slicedbread5692]

Apparently not much. They're just old stories from previous videos compiled into one longer video.

[@HaHaLoveIsALie]

I feel so bad for the kid who’s grandma was using him omg :(

[@heebieejeebieeeez]

That Noah story got me. Out of all the stories that one was somehow the most visceral.

[@jacobbowling263]

Joel is an awesome narrator and he rocks.

[@carrieannstallcup99]

My favorite ☺️🌹

[@dylanhutchison5555]

6am here in Scotland, listening to this after nightshift offshore 👍

[@laurennasca8221]

Joel, you did so amazing. I'm not finished with the video and I already had to pause it because you creeped me out during one of the stories. You know I love the voices. You're doing great!

[@michaelcornwall]

I also live 20 minutes from where the kid who died on the orlando freefall was from, he was a beast of a high school football player for East St louis high. Crazy they put that story right after cementland. Just need the story where the lady in Collinsville killed her husband and cut off his dingo, and got off on a technicality 😂 would Love see someone post about the seven gates of hell or i should. I live an area full of very spooky creepy and scary stories.

[@sarajaidritzema9285]

Go on then write some stories because you have some interesting ideas like 7 gates of hell or something spooky lol. Anyway I will be looking for your name.😊

[@sarahoshea9603]

Faust. Duh

[@BigBreakfast25]

“Our air bnb host keeps texting us immediately after doing things, and it seems like they are watching us…..so let’s just stay and start fucking” like, really? Also in the first story, the guy started by saying he was older than his brother and graduated, moved out, and had a kid already by the time his brother graduated, but by the end of the story the narrator was like 7 years old when the story happened. Did the person even try l when they wrote that story?

[@emalmohibi]

Always listen to you while working nightshifts. I look forward to it.

[@cheryljames751]

Gotta go to sleep early, have to be up extremely early tomorrow morning…. Finding 3 hrs !! OMG… why tonight? I have no will power… I’m gonna be tired in the AM… it’s 7 PM here in Mississippi.👆🏻😕🤣

[@carolball5764]

Lol, I agree 😅😅

[@plumbus8315]

Thank you Joel, love your stories. My fav youtube channel for the last 7 years and counting!

[@GMW.artist]

The insomniacs of the UK thank you for your service! 🇬🇧😎

[@dean9235]

Poor Noah. What a thing for a grandmother to do to her grandson. Just awful.

[@realhorrificwhispers]

Brace yourself, because these stories sent chills down my spine! 😱💀

[@jennifertingelof-truecrime5890]

Can't sleep so awesome timing ❤

[@allisonnicole.]

Just in time for bed! 💤

[@geofft.1959]

Some great stories in this compilation, the newlyweds in the storm tore my heart

[@93tilinfinity4life]

Damn that story about the kids that hung out at Dogpatch USA and what happened to Noel is just sad and dark! Makes me wonder what happened to him? Was it reported? Was there a search for him? Kid was damaged forever by his grandma!

[@rcxd01]

I tried to find stuff on that and had no luck. I’ve driven by that place twice this year and did not know what it was, and of course i find out in a Let’s Read video😂

[@93tilinfinity4life]

@@rcxd01 dang you see the water ride where they hung out

[@rcxd01]

@@93tilinfinity4life they seem to have been working on it to turn it into a state park but next time I go to Branson I’ll have to look and see if it’s still there

[@Bimfirestarter]

Visiting Australia here. Was about 9pm when I started, sleeping in a camper with a whole tribe of kangaroos within a stone's throw, up in the hills of Perth where it's soooo quiet. I love the wild intro 'music' and epic sounds of these month-end compilations! Gotta relisten, still

[@tamikatilley1879]

Nice! I grew up in Kalamunda. So bloody quiet haha

[@oliviahill9773]

R.I.P Bob my family I spend a lot of our summer at the city museum. I have so many childhood memories there.

[@Nathan-fj2un]

1:10:00 i remembered the Noah story and going through it again it took a little bit to realize but then i just kept shaking my head "no, no, no" like i wish I could tell op the ending to change it to stop it. To be honest I don't really blame Noah.

[@melissamoonchild9216]

no nor do I

[@lesliejax4839]

Getting ready for bed in northern Oregon, I love your voice it's the best 🥰

[@mj3026]

Brilliant Joel has made us a extra long video thank you 😊 ❤❤

[@Litttlefoot]

Thank you for this spoooooooky treat Joel!! You are the best!

[@wallaceterrance]

3 hours!!! my heart just melted! 💜

[@djpempek]

Thank you Joel.

[@andresvoid4429]

This was posted at a perfect time, it's currently 1am in Botswana.

[@matthewmcnamee4563]

Botswana, how did you get out there😊

[@MsMtheory]

Sory 2 : Raised with wilderness knowledge.. *Brings granola bar into sleeping hammock bear hunting*

[@matthewmcnamee4563]

He never said if he found it when the bear went

[@user-vq1mq1xd7b]

The amusement park story hit me hard. I was thinking about it from the perspective of the person who strapped the ɓoy into the ride having to live with the kid's death for the rest of their life. The employees of these rides have so much pressure on them to get people buckled in fast and keep the ride moving, pressure from the riders to hurry up and let them ride and very little pay for the responsibility to ensure everyone is safe.

[@facetattsandwrenches1203]

Man Joel i know you hear this CONSTANTLY but i have not been diagnosed with insomnia from an actual DR. But the way i figure it i have to have it due to my seriously F’D up sleep routine. 1st of all i don’t do any sort of uppers or speed(i get that a lot when i try to talk to people about being awake 3-4 days). ANYWAYS, once i found your content i have completely got my sleep routine almost “normal” i do fall asleep most every night now still cant sleep thru the night but i feel a huge difference all together, i greatly appreciate all your content!!! 👍🏻 Thanx again boss

[@melissaa3335]

jimmy 😭 I love the first story

[@slamminsamthemightymanpage6328]

Love your story’s mate and the fact you don’t actually sound like ai 👌

[@carolball5764]

I love the background music.. the best on KZbin imo..it compliments your narration perfectly . So relaxing..

[@frederic450]

Let's go I just finished watching the entire thing best video I've seen all day

[@blue_mythic7879]

That Rollercoaster story made me tear up oh my God. My stomach dropped and my limbs felt weak. I can't imagine how it must have been seeing that in person.

[@jesss9018]

Couldn't have uploaded this at a better time. Thanks so much! Would be lost without Let's Read!

[@DonCarlione973]

Awesome! 12:30 a.m. and im ready to go! Thanks for all The hard work my friend! 👍🏻👍🏻✌🏼

[@SsgAnimations]

The storytelling is top-notch. It's a lot of love into your work. Keep it up👍

[@hemlock40]

I've had many dogs in my life, all very different breeds. I have 3 now. Every one of them would detect a quiet small animal at 200 feet, and a stranger much further away. It would take a ninja with supernatural abilities to avoid detection, or to not get shredded by my american bulldog. They can smell a person outdoors 50 yards down the street while in the house. It's annoying most of the time but could save us one day.

[@ijustchangedmyname7794]

That’s not right. You were brave enough to wake your dad to alert to the bear and your brother only threw his hammock out of a technicality of it coming apart.

[@megdigshair]

Omg the mine shaft story is from just outside my town!- they head back to Durango as a safe space, that’s my town. I can only imagine… it’s rough back country out here.

[@megdigshair]

Poor rebel :( that’s terrible. Jesus Christ people can be crazy… I believe it though, there’s some real weirdos out here and the surrounding areas.. how the cops treated them is terrible… though they should have told their full story, they shouldn’t have been afraid of admitting having some pot on them, this is a legal state and the county is so weed-friendly. I feel so bad for them.

[@carolball5764]

I believe Chris is guilty..I’m not sure if his wife’s medication could be acquired easily, if so, he could have been lacing her food and drink , topping it up to dangerous levels..Also, drawing out 5 thousand dollars and visiting strip clubs , throwing money around is not the actions of a good husband and family man ..it’s the sign of a man who wants out of his responsibilities.imho..

[@maingis9710]

The Noah Story (1:06:45) still hurts like hell. 😢

[@thegodofpez]

LOVE these long compilations! 🤟

[@emmawills4112]

I really love your narrations, and your story choice. Thanks!!

[@AxleHawk]

12:36 your family was attacked by a mountain lion... why are you re-uploading stories??

[@dontwakethedeadp.jankey9592]

Three hours of Let's Read!!! Hello bedtime.

[@favoritodiavolo]

Come on mango. I can’t even sleep to this because a guy broke through a door with his bare hands, the other guy didn’t have a phone, the closest one was an hour away, he drove for an hour to get to a phone, called the cops which took another hour for them to arrive. Wtf is this nonsense

[@richardkovacs1851]

Love these stories,whenever i want to relax i always listen to my #1 favourite podcasts!!!keep up great work

[@kaileebailee23]

I'm starting to feel like going off grid is not a great idea

[@jaselynemaldonado8877]

Just in time for bed 🤩🤩

[@DynamicOwl13]

I remember hearing about the 14 year old, so so sad what happened. One of our publics upstanding individuals uploaded a video of that tragic event too.

[@VShiesty27]

it’s probably still on twitter tbh

[@erlendcx]

I regret seeing that video. Visited that park with my family a year or something before the incident. Makes me sick to think that a visit to a park meant for a fun time can end in tragedy. I absolutely hate rides and rollercoasters, and hate it when loved ones rides them.

[@thekathrynwest]

Yay! A long video to fall asleep to before my birthday tomorrow!

[@elizabethr.110]

👋😃 Happy Birthday! 🎉🎉

[@deemcc7784]

Happy Birthday!! 🎂🎉🥳

[@lizkamatu]

Happy birthday!🎉🍰🎂

[@mekomckracken2358]

I've been binge listening to these for some time now... this episode is, by far, my favorite.

[@Dynamite-na-small-pkg]

I bawled during the storm story. I can't imagine the strength.😢

[@samanthaevans7206]

This is perfect for bedtime❤

[@chopsandtoots]

Just in time for Halloween! 🎃🎃

[@jusaminit]

That story that ended at 44:00 OMG SOOOO HEARTBREAKING!!!!

[@horrorgirl688]

Thank you so much for a lengthy one!!!!

[@juliebrown8364]

I believe the compilations are the best!!!

[@matthewmcnamee4563]

Oh dear miss you are ever so naughty

[@krityx13]

All of the story’s are from an older video

[@CeeJay366]

These stories are fantastic! Thank-you Joel. 🥰🎃

[@sarzbeth]

Best. voice. ever. Smooth like butter.

[@user-gr4pz1nz8m]

The second story upset me bc the younger boy was a hero! If it wouldn’t have been for him, the brothers hammock could have fallen and got him killed! He alerted them to danger! He is a hero! God bless you buddy! U did great regardless of what anyone else said!❤

[@sarahoshea9603]

Bears climb. Hunters who camp in bear country bring pistols, children (even girls like myself, from Vermont)learn to shoot and carry at 7yrs old. The story is fiction but not the worst

[@matthewmcnamee4563]

Never mind the younger boy his brother lost his granola bar.