6 True Scary HOUSE CLEANER Stories

[@kimsandlin5286]

Lord Let's Read? If you've ever wondered if what you do makes a difference? It does. My 16 & 1/2 year old Papillon died in my arms Thursday morning. I've had about 2 hours sleep in 2 days because my mind is all over the place. I'm eating dinner, laying down & listening to you. Thank you for what you do. Have a great evening all! 🐕🌈👼🏼🙏

[@heartabduction]

So sorry to hear about your doggy, I hope it was a lovely 16 1/2 years together💜

[@kimsandlin5286]

@@heartabduction Thank you. It was. Sweetest pupper ever. 🐕🌈👼🏼🙏

[@justsomeguy7481]

So sorry about your loss. You probably gave them the best life they could’ve wanted :)

[@fifivert]

i hope your baby rests easy and runs around in endless fields of luscious grass under the sun 💗

[@kimberlyshepherd270]

I'm so sorry for your loss💔

[@jennifercesario9238]

I am a house keeper and always listen to your stories while working! I can't wait to listen to this one while I clean empty vacation homes up on the mountain alone tomorrow!!! 🙏

[@pete5668]

I hope those vacation homes aren't haunted! 🤣👻

[@bostonsandatot4948]

I can't listen to these creepypasta type stories while I clean homes alone, I spook myself so badly. I also clean way too slowly trying to pay attention.

[@melmelbry5754]

I'd be more scared of squatters. I don't think haunting ls normally kill people.

[@jennifersimer2787]

I am a cleaner for businesses and also listen to him while cleaning. 😁

[@alexrossi4464]

I hope the houses really are uninhabited ( ghost are scary enough but intruders are far more dangerous.

[@themariam_o]

Why I love let's read 1)His incredibly soothing narration voice 2)His consistency 3)The length of the videos/podcast 4)His dedication and passion for delivering 100% top notch content for all scary story lovers. 5)How he makes these niche compilations (stalker stories are my personal faves) 6)I could go on and on and on. Thank you Joel for being the best. Listening to your content makes my life more enjoyable.

[@Bowser14456]

That first story actually freaked me out a good bit.

[@WASDLeftClick]

Honestly wouldn’t surprise me if something similar hasn’t happened in real life in America before. Whether it’s an honest prank or an actual murder covered up by bribing the police, it definitely could happen in a nation run by decadent, greedy, and morally deficient wealthy people.

[@magesalmanac6424]

I saw a study once, that showed the wealthier a person is, the less empathy they tend to have for others.

[@Salmakia77]

It’s a very good story, but I highly doubt it’s true. Of course these things do happen, but would they leave proof around? Polaroids and she conveniently finds them in chronological order. Sure.

[@mlk0-0]

@@Salmakia77 While I was also curious about the order, the narrator doesn't actually say they were. Even mentions shifting through them and laying them on the bed to determine what happened. It's more likely they were loosely organized by time because they happened first downstairs then upstairs, and the narrator, recounting, would primarily remember them in an order that made sense to her. Leaving pictures of the crime when obviously *insanely* wasted isn't implausible. Jodi Arias happened, for one example, and she wasn't at a party with drugs and alcohol. Sure, we don't have proof this story is real, but it's not like things like that never occur

[@SteveOnTheEastCoast]

She was overreacting. Putting saintly virtues upon a complete stranger that happened to be female.

[@invhincible2211]

Before. I only listen to let's ready if i wanna go to sleep. But now i'm so hooked that i also listen to it while working out and doing some office stuff. I really really love this channel

[@its_me_still]

OMG, why isn't this man at one million subscribers!? 🤨 Come on people, let's get him there!!

[@william5121]

Probably because the stories are so badly written. He reads them well, yes. But the stories he chooses are C-student high school level and very trite and cliche. If he chose good stories, then he'd get that million easily.

[@user-digitalfarmgirl]

Ummm.... people , he's at 1.22 Million & growing rapidly, last week he was at 1.1 Million. HE'S A REAL 🎸ROCK 🌟 STAR NOW FOLKS !!

[@its_me_still]

@@user-digitalfarmgirl i wrote this comment over a year ago when he was almost there. I'm so exuberated in his success 😊

[@RayneZerati]

I'm always sad when I reach the end of your videos. I could listen to your stories all day and not get bored. Thank you for a new upload and I hope you have a wonderful New Year.

[@user-digitalfarmgirl]

He has SO MUCH MATERIAL , you could NEVER get bored & it would take you a few days. You'd have to make sure , you have everything you need , so you don't have to get up & interrupt the binge.

[@somerking7040]

Thank you 💘 You're like a sleeping pill that melts through the speaker and knocks me out :)

[@magesalmanac6424]

Always be kind to cleaning, retail, and food service workers! They go through a lot.

[@user-digitalfarmgirl]

I've worked in all of those proffessions, I actually enjoyed working in those places & establishments that I did & really liked the people I worked with & for. Please remember, we are human beings as well & the customer is NOT ALWAYS RIGHT. Nearly all of my jobs had my back... thankfully.

[@Ghosttekki]

I always listen to your stories while I cook or draw and I’m always surprised when I get to the end. Thank you so much for the company while I work!!

[@neuteredbynature]

These are my baking stories. Thank you for the company, you (Let's Read) and the other dark storytellers (Mr. Nightmare, ripshy, night time spooks, whispered diaries, and a few others) kept me company throughout 2022. Thank you for the stories. Can't wait to see/hear what 2023 has in store for all of us. Stay safe

[@pippalovegood]

Same!

[@Sandra071285]

How fun! I also listen to whispered diaries, precisely because I think he has the same calm voice as Lets Read. I know a lot of people in here also listens to southern cannibal and I don't know why but I really don't like his voice and accent. I also always skip his part if he reads one of lets read stories. I assume its my loss 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@Isabeltherat]

@thtgirlpayton yesyes, his voice is great and his really long search and rescue video really creeped me out

[@halloweengiraffe]

Do the usual bird sounds come in a little early (during story 6) for anyone else, or am I actually, finally losing my mind?

[@Paddy-if3nd]

Nope I was just about to comment something about this lol.

[@starsvoltage8846]

Heard it too

[@nerdtalker3231]

I noticed too

[@kittyfox7]

I was looking for this comment. I was super confused

[@SkaySunIvy]

So glad I'm not the only one. I panicked like "wait this story isn't over! what's happening?!" I think Joel's testing us.

[@zoehopwood8463]

What a perfect set of stories while I clean someone's house as my job as a cleaner 🤣🤣

[@abdulqudz89]

bless this fantastic channel for the content it uploads.

[@littlesofty01]

In the first story, I'm sure the cops were paid off.

[@Mr_Rabbit]

For sure. Whoever owns it was probably known by the police. Maybe the kid of a influential person.

[@william5121]

🤦 It was written by a high school kid. They make a lot of writing mistakes. They aren't old enough to consider things like whether or not a story makes any sense. This kid played that one low-budget horror game -- one of the ones with the photos, I forget the name. Anyway, this story is just that game with a few details changed.

[@Mr_Rabbit]

@@william5121 it was a fun story 🤓

[@th-sd6ni]

the first story sounds like bullshit

[@lolamontez7782]

It was a prank

[@leebuckle224]

No better creepy storytelling channel than let's read!! Thank you for the content ❤️

[@cathleen2582]

You should check out MrBallen he does strange, dark and mysterious in story form. It’s great!

[@daviddelarosajr1758]

Hi Joel thank you can’t wait to hear you’re awesome 😎

[@nomachinamshede8431]

I've been suffering from depression for years couldn't sleep at nyt till I met you now I just listen to your stories till I fall asleep thank you so much your voice makes me forget all my troubles❤️

[@seanofdoom98]

Thanks for the upload Joel! Been a fan for years, your videos help me fall asleep.

[@user-ei7lf2on5t]

So helpful when he adds time stamps, I fall asleep with the videos playing most of the time and lose my place. This helps a lot

[@LadyAstarionAncunin]

The way that people ramble on needlessly in the beginning of their stories. WHY did that first story need their life story about loving to cut hair when they could have started with, "I worked as a stylist until the p*andemic hit." Verbose for no reason.

[@matchamelon330]

its just setup

[@GalinaEv]

@@matchamelon330 setup without any pay off (

[@matchamelon330]

@hitmeonTgramletsread02 lmao spam

[@Mel-x]

Agreed it’s actually annoyed me waste of time listening to it 🤣

[@loriminimi9236]

Huh, I did wonder what that had to do with anything during the story but then forgot. But you're right, there was no reason at all, and had zero impact on the story!

[@Beesareessential]

This year will be the best yet for Lets Read. Thanx Joel for years past and years future and most importantly thanks for Lets Read present.

[@adamgonzalez9013]

Facts 💯

[@aaroncalderon6928]

Damn, I thought these were 'Cleaner' stories, was preparing for some brutal crime scenes 😂😂

[@bbyjscx]

Me too

[@william5121]

Clickbait thumbnail makes people think it's going to be like Hazmat or something.

[@CobaltPuppy]

Listening to this while I clean at work! Thank you so much Let's Read ❤️✨

[@noir66146]

yes, very enjoyable to have in the BG while i write computer scripts

[@su1kune]

That second story truly IS scary, it made me cry

[@michelebell1997]

Happy New Years to all, I hope we all have an amazing year!!!🎆

[@Melonator.]

😐

[@gagepodrybau1720]

Between you and What Lurks Beneath you both give me plenty of content to listen to while I’m at work! Thanks for all you do!

[@erinhilliard9347]

I need to refocus. These stories help me when I’m feeling wayyy too many things all at once.

[@TheAmazingFerrit]

So happy. Was about to clean my basement, and now I can throw my galaxy buds in and enjoy while I clean.

[@slimshady88846]

Listening whilst cleaning 🤣 have a good day Y'all's

[@ladyagresa]

That story about 5 years lost brother (Sumio?)... I can't belive it's true. Do you know how strong is smell of decomposing body? That house would be uninhabitable.

[@meganlee162]

lol the Polaroid story was the worst fake bs I’ve ever heard, but it was so bad it was hilarious, entertainment is entertainment!

[@koadow7474]

Totally AGREE with you! I got second hand embarrassment. lol

[@adamgonzalez9013]

Thank you Joel , it’s my birthday today and it just got better because of you, much love

[@Beesareessential]

Happy new years birthday

[@Oytruestoryofjim]

YES! I’ve been waiting for this subject. Now, if you do one exclusively on infestations it will be cool

[@ClausDamon]

53,000 subscribers we have left to complete for Lord Joel King of the buttersock to reach his Mega Million. A much deserved number for a narrator like Joel from Lets Read 📚 👏

[@user-digitalfarmgirl]

He's at 1.22 Million subs now as of Nov. 2024. Joel , the creator of Let's Read.. he is VERY beloved & has a VERY loyal audience. He's done well for himself, since your post. I think it's great & I've been subbed for a few years now & I have watched his popularity grow, exponentially.

[@kathryncumberland]

In the story of the Japanese brother who died, if his siblings allowed him to die so they could have more space in the house, why then did they not clear out the room for over 5 years? I'm not saying they didn't allow him to die (or that they did), but the motive of wanting more space in the house doesn't make sense.

[@GalinaEv]

I've heard a few stories that in Japan relatives let old ppl die and just don't report it, so they can collect their pensions. Maybe neighbors started to ask too many questions, so they had to report him missing. But why wait another 5 years to clean?

[@AtomicRavxn]

I love listening while casual gaming. Keep making awesome videos!!

[@thetgwarrior]

I listen to let's read when I do chores or drive. Really appreciate this channel!!!!

[@lilmissrolltide7110]

Hey Joel this is my favorite channel I fall asleep to it EVERY night 🌙 😴 💕

[@julieboolie1946]

Happy New Year, and thank you for all you do!!!!!!!

[@cathleen2582]

I just found your Chanel and I’ve been looking for a new one to watch. You gained a new fan I subscribed!! Thank you I’m off to binge watch😂

[@violentheart8060]

This kind if stuff happens a ton in upper society because when you have people with too much money and nothing to do they become chaotic and terrifying if given the chance to be. Kinda like that experiment where they gave some regular dudes the authority of guards and told them to be like a guard over thier friends and went crazy. Hmmm. Crazy, i hope. One day, stuff like this will be less as more people get the help they need and money is spread out rather than gathered in a few peoples wallets. Wishful thinking! Lol

[@mlk0-0]

Oh the Stanford Prison Experiment, a shining pillar of psychology, ubiquitous experiment example, that turns out was a full-on fraud and is useless? Yeah, I guess it is kinda like that. This isn't an attack at you or your comment; it just eternally irritates me that that iconic experiment was faked (and unethical, which makes it SO much worse). We really can't have anything

[@plushcat716]

The crazy party story, so creepy...looks like the cops were paid to ignore it...

[@gachaluna2708]

What sucks about the story with the Grandma's once it gets to a certain point no matter how much you tell them who you are or show them pictures or explain they still don't know. For a good while I thought my grandmother still knew who we were and everything and we went through the motions and she even acted like she knew who we were and then her last Thanksgiving before she passed away which was in 2020 when covid was going around. We went to see her and have dinner with her for Thanksgiving and she was saying some weird things so I asked her I was like who am I? And she thought I was my mother and I asked her if she knew who my children were and she just started bawling because she had no idea who any of us were but she knew that we were family and she was so scared because she never knew who anyone was or where she was or what was going on and then she passed it a few months later

[@Lorie336]

It's a sad and scary story, I've been through this three times with my grandparents and one of my dogs. Yes, dogs get dementia, too. I feel for that woman in the story because I worry if this could happen to my mom or will this happen to me? I am sorry about your grandma, but am hoping she's at peace. Also, this is what happened to Barbara Walters, this is why she was out of the limelight, she had Alzheimer's or a form of dementia and just recently passed. My love and empathy for all those who have witnessed and lost a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer's.

[@margaretjohnson6259]

my father would sometimes forget who i was. i didn't call his attention to it. it would have only hurt him.

[@rt66vintage16]

Your grandmother was very brave, and she sounds like a nice woman at her core. She tried acting like she knew her family when she was probably very scared in her thoughts.

[@gachaluna2708]

@@rt66vintage16 she was. Ty

[@nz_puddlehound1617]

Why didn't the Cleaner in the first story do a walk though first?...I was a hotel cleaner for a very short time and help with an Airbnb...alway do a walk through first. Also alway enjoy a Let Read story!!

[@taytaymarie92]

Joel is grinding always. Thanks for all your hard work 😊

[@mojo3318]

I enjoy watching your videos, Joel! I like scary stories! You uploaded this video on my birthday🎂!

[@sherylF5610]

A particularly fine lot of stories. Thank you!

[@SpaceKat.79]

As someone that does housekeeping on the side I'm excited for these! I came across you close to 2 years ago; Thank you for the stories to send me off to dream land and also getting me through long, Long work days. Excited to listen to this year's stories! Happy belated NYE Joel! 🎉🌟

[@Earthdogbonzo3]

That first story . . . .Eyes Wide Shut

[@PURDY_POISON]

Illuminati

[@laurab972]

Super excited house cleaner of 18 plus years! Heck yes!! Thank you good Sir!

[@thk383838]

Ayyyeee where’s my fellow housekeeper and Janitors at ?? 🤘🏽

[@shortie-mz9lb]

Right here

[@Sara-lw3cf]

Always looking forward to the next video… this channel keeps getting better

[@LilJollyJoker]

Happy New Year Joel!

[@Tina_Rinaaa]

I woke up sick with the flu and just started getting sick right before this was posted so thanks for the pick me up

[@MultiAsdag]

First story is either fiction or the girl in trunk was in on the joke and they left those photos to shock whoever was sent to clean up. Think about it, why would u leave evidence of a crime like that, when it can be easily traced back to u. Elaborate shock joke 100%

[@ThePraNormalPreSS]

Sooooo good like always I can’t wait for morrrreee❤❤

[@RubyDerriere1]

Joel you put birds in one of the stories, I was like no we're not done yet!

[@deenasmusicbox]

Great job you did here. I can't imagine how much time, effort, and dedication it must take to do this and a podcast (that I listen to also!)!!

[@iambullet2011]

It’s time to get let’s read over 1mil subscribers

[@heatherdelcambre8555]

I lost my grandma is Sept 2021 from Covid. Call yours if you still can folks! It’s worth it!

[@icequeen9417]

Your voice is so relaxing 💋

[@Dee_Cypher]

I just thought I need a let's read to listen to while I clean, open KZbin and there's cleaning stories!!

[@suegoldfild8990]

I wonder if Deaf and Blind people can share any scary stories. Also Bad Marriage scary stories but I think you’ve covered some of those. I’m hooked TY for your excellent content:)

[@mleighqs]

Thanks for the vid Lets Read!

[@btch-s8t]

these stories are insane tbh

[@KuronekoShrimpSama]

I put this on and closed my eyes thinking about going to get a haircut later today and I hear the story mentioned haircuts lol

[@debbiemcclure2874]

Super good stories Joel!!!! Tyfs God bless you

[@thatscandinavianguy841]

It's always dark and spooky night and never shines

[@baryafe]

Omgggg just in time. ❤❤❤❤ happy new year

[@L-kun]

Roland keeping birds in his hotel room, lol.

[@Rainbowofthefallen]

Just commenting for the algorithm 🖤

[@melindaschluter1669]

Happy new year!!! I hope you are doing wonderful!

[@duraghero989]

I am Melinda

[@melindaschluter1669]

@@duraghero989 you are Melinda?

[@lavenderwindsor632]

Sweet 💜

[@kymberlyn420]

I used to clean trap houses years ago. It ruled cuz finders Keepers 😎

[@z.s.7992]

Just want to say I love ur videos

[@cadillacdeville5828]

This channel is 👏🏽👏🏽🔥🔥

[@RockerRed]

Love you KZbin Joel!❤🤍💙

[@roncriswell2685]

The first one sounded like the people took the pictures and left them and the trunk on purpose just to mess with the cleaning crew LOL

[@SteveOnTheEastCoast]

Exactly

[@LukjanovArt]

Ooo excellent timing Joel

[@trishashields664]

Thanks for reminding me to call my Grandma 👵

[@andrewrussell1869]

❤scary stories

[@bigdogbandal]

Happy New Year 🎉

[@gojewla]

I think the person with the large apartment played an elaborate prank on their cleaning lady. Either that, or the whole thing is fake. It was written as a creepy pasta-type story. I guess it could have also been some sort of really hard core s&m. People do need safe words for a reason.

[@hannahb2306]

It sounds very Eyes Wide Shut so I’m assuming it’s fake but it is a good story

[@EGK051]

@@hannahb2306 these things occur irl

[@GalinaEv]

@C. W. probably hire some trustful legal companies to clean right after parties, not wait till food rot. Her finding pics in order is sus too. Still wondering what this has to do with long intro about hair job...

[@aurea.]

I'm sure it happens but the story just sounded fake and overly dramatized to me.

[@lisa.user-xm7kz2tb6x]

But, that the truth can be stranger than fiction & art imitates life & that weird truths are coming out now about folks & growing familicide & creepy cops to boot, I wouldn't put it passed folks. Watch your six out there😐✌️

[@davidginsberg6700]

I am in the process of starting a cleaning business, that is why I am listening.

[@ScullyPop]

Happy New Year, Master Joel 🙏

[@efe_aydal]

This sounds interesting.

[@heartabduction]

Yessss something to listen to while I die in bed with covid💚

[@tricebreanne9131]

How often do you do the really long ones? I feel like it's been awhile

[@triforcewielder8500]

Love the channel sir

[@ellesandralady8596]

Love the video ready ❤❤

[@xjoseph1]

Happy new year

[@luvely1062]

The birds in the last story is throwing me off lol

[@RiverPond11]

Right when they went to call the cops and the building manager i was sure they were gonna make them leave and cover it up for the tenant. Then of course the cops were in on it too. Idk what country that took place in but i would be taking pictures of everything right away. Then i'd take it to the news if nobody listened 😭

[@Dmitrikrotchlikmyov]

No point bothering with forensic evidence after smashing up the padlock that could have had DNA 🤷

[@boronda420-7]

Oooooggg good genre !

[@amymarie2730]

Omg the first story is so terrifying. There are some sick people in this world and I believe what she seen was 110% real. That poor girl.

[@ChristmasEverything23]

Yay let's read

[@brickbuilt8312]

My boi you added the birds at the wrong time! Lol 📸📸📸

[@rogthepirate4593]

Honestly, the first story kinda sounds more like some fetishy BDSM stuff was going on than an actual crime. Might look horrifying from an outside perspective, sure - especially if you're a fairly vanilla person who has no interest in that kind of thing - but doesn't have to be sinister.