7 True Scary Stories About Nights Out With Friends

🌙 Get ready for a spine-chilling night out with friends like you've never experienced before! In this video, we dive into 7 true and terrifying tales of nights out that took unexpected, hair-raising turns. From eerie encounters to unexplained mysteries, these stories will leave you on the edge of your seat. Grab some popcorn and get ready to be captivated by these unforgettable accounts of unforgettable nights. Don't forget to subscribe, like, and share if you dare! 💀👻 -- Welcome to the Lets Read Podcast
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Story 1►00:00
Story 2►07:31
Story 3►13:07
Story 4►19:52
Story 5►27:24
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[@ElmoElmoSWAZILAND]

DID ANYONE SEE THE GTA 6 TRAILER??

[@moonlightcap]

LETS GOOO

[@frederic450]

Ya let's go

[@TokingFishy]

Yeah it’s released in 2025😢

[@TonyCluckinDuck]

Put a chick in it and make it more lame 😅

[@JoseSena-gs4tz]

@@TonyCluckinDuckIdk I was fucking blown away by the leaks being true and how amazing GTA portrayed the protagonist. Hopefully I’m not alone but GTA went back to Vice City and have made the wait worth it 😄

[@jackspring7709]

Story 5: My condolences to OP for having not just a dangerously idiotic sister but two matching parents.

[@elstotzo5643]

THANK YOU!!! I just came here to see if someone else shakes their Head about this Morons....don´t say People deserve to be robbed per se, but c´mon!

[@esteflopez197]

Fr ,when I heard this story I was like "they really that dumb ?" 😅

[@tfxreference8562]

theyre almost so stupid, i dont believe that they exist...

[@LEE-kq9tq]

The OP too. Oh I just went. Like NO.... say NO and you're not going anywhere.

[@LoraHari81]

What was that about, actually? Their stupidity and nativity frustrated me af.

[@Kimbo_Slice777]

Omg the people in these stories do not have stranger danger radars. Stressing me out!!!!

[@faridaaminy9734]

No, not at all

[@ospieker]

These stories need to be called "The Stupidity of People" its never ending.

[@Bedtime-Horror]

People is sometime not that smart 😕

[@user-ge5kn3cn3l]

Literally the girl with the family clubbing like sis how stupid are you????

[@glassdude6996]

Especially the 5th story, good lord lol

[@chopsandtoots]

I know we'd never know how we'd personally react in these situations exactly, but I'd like to think I'd have significantly better judgement than most of the people in these stories 😅

[@Bedtime-Horror]

@@chopsandtoots hopefully is it so 😂 Do you like sound effects in storied? I use that a lot. So just curious what's people think about that

[@esteemedmortal5917]

Story 5, if that were my sister I would NEVER let her forget about how she almost got us all killed.

[@katstaples3264]

Right! Never! We would be 80 and I will say: "remember ur lady boner almost got us killed!" 😂😂😂

[@HexIsme]

An entire family of lemmings.

[@b1njjj95]

Same! I would bring it up every chance I got. Some experiences are so hard to get over, even if you manage to walk away unscathed.

[@sealyoness]

YEAH, you'd ought to know your sister was judgmentally challenged! (I have one too, but she never tried to talk all of us into doing something so fundamentally stupid.)

[@dixiew5095]

I feel like I would blame the parents more. It's a mother and fathers job to keep their kids safe!

[@an_ambitious_woman]

Story 4. That would have been the last time me and Ashley hung out. I tell you this doesn’t feel right and you continue to be naive. Nope, don’t need that kinda person in my group.

[@nottodayhoe6588]

Yeah like if you want to be unalive so bad do it yourself don't drag me into this 😑

[@jacobwagner8984]

Story 2: "The guy seemed to know what he was talking about and there weren't any obvious red flags" - immediately after going through about 17 red flags

[@gail81johnson]

😂

[@PhantomMagician1846]

1st story ... thats an example on why you never take a stranger home from a Bar or Club

[@BostonBaby1000]

32:19 what is wrong with this family??? Especially the parents!!!

[@sharmaineipvaiching9826]

Definitely a family not born and raised in a third world country.

[@jackspring7709]

Probably modern "hip" idiot parents who want to still be cool.

[@jackskellington4198]

I know drove me crazyyy listening to this story smh I felt so bad for her 😭 I’d be so livid with my sibling if one of them got us in that dangerous of a situation.

[@patriciamurphy6559]

I'm sorry but l can't believe the family got into that van in West Palm Beach when they didn't even know that guy! And the parents listened to their daughter??? I'm glad you all are still alive and all you lost were your phones. You are so lucky!

[@jackspring7709]

Probably modern "hip" idiot parents who want to still be cool.

[@aaron-gz]

I think the last story the guy had a dangerous amount of nostalgia and homesickness. The guy must have been lonely and missed old times a bit too much. He was the one that set up the meeting after all. Then this sleepover party he had planned got "ruined" because there was someone out of the status quo. In his mind, it needed to be a perfect recreation of old times and because of his own outburst he actually ruined it. Watching the bubble he was living in fall apart and his friends looking at him in a different way, he lost it further. Don't know why he would think attacking the old friend would help. After that, once he lost contact with everyone he must have thought there was nothing left for him and deleted all social media and everything that would remind him of the past. Quite tragic but an unfair reaction. He could have still enjoyed his time at home with old friends. Just one would be busy.

[@chopsandtoots]

People need to understand that while you can't bring back the past and relive those "old good times", you can form new memories that are just as precious. Living in the present and taking it all in day by day is just the way to vibe imo. My guess is mid life crisis too.

[@DynamicOwl13]

To be able to get his old friends together was actually very fortunate. You think maybe this person may have some narcissistic traits? I hate throwing that label around because there could be other reasons that led this person to act like that.

[@chopsandtoots]

​​​@@DynamicOwl13I think we need to stop using therapy speak and trying to diagnose people based on a single story. He was most likely just lonely and unhappy. A lot of people get stuck in the past instead of trying to make new memories and focusing on the present. I've also heard of people doing wild things when they get hit with a mid life crisis as well.

[@aaron-gz]

@@chopsandtoots I also had some similar feelings of staying in the past and that's why that last story stuck with me. Not to the point of hurting my friends, mind you. You have a point, it's not necessarily a condition or anything of the sort. The OP of the story mentioned it wasn't like him to be that way. He must have gone through a lot and tried to reach out to old friends but turned it into an obsession. All we gotta say is the same last words OP said, hopefully he is getting the help he needs.

[@Mr.andMrs.Smith_0420]

So many bad decisions made in these stories, especially in the family on vacation story, shame on the dad for allowing his wife and daughter to talk him into going along with this ridiculous scenario, everyone in these stories are so lucky to be alive, ffs🤦‍♀️

[@shawnbbunbbbybbb3942]

Your mom and dad r supposed to be the ones to hear an idea like that and say r u out of your fucking mind there’s no way I raised u to be that stupid but instead they sound like the kinda parents that wanna be their kids friends instead of parents

[@tabithalarue]

The only reason I can think of that makes sense is if he knew they were going with or without him and he couldn't live with himself if they never came back. Either way he should have told them no one is going and that's final

[@Mr.andMrs.Smith_0420]

@@tabithalarue Yep, he should've put his foot down so there was no question whether they could go or not, it should've never even been an option lol

[@thegameplayer125]

stories 4 and 5 are stories that show what happens when you give the stupid person of the group the power to determine your activities

[@DynamicOwl13]

Some young girls can be naive of the world though and sounded like story 5 girl was. Parents need to teach their daughters the reality of it and to not let movies mislead them.

[@Tori-zk2di]

Yessssss

[@caw1997]

true

[@jessicawilliams3849]

Right. You’re never supposed to let dumb people choose. If OP thought the thing was sketchy, they should’ve just pulled off without waiting for her friend’s input

[@jenifierce6517]

Ya can’t fix stupid

[@teighan6240]

I keep watching ur subscribers in anticipation and have mini celebrations every time u grow a little more. You seriously deserve it. Thanks for your hard work

[@SvnLeafClvr]

Thanks Joel for the video! 😊

[@FrostReach66]

The sister in Story 5 is the biggest red flag I’ve ever heard

[@catsy2526]

Just about to get into bed, perfect timing 👌🏽☺️

[@carlyyyross]

the way story 5 takes place 30 min away from me. i’ve always waited for a story near me and welp i got it

[@sir.spookeys.stories]

My favourite story narrator on KZbin! Love your channel Joel, you inspired me to narrate stories too! Love from England!

[@SNixon14]

Story 5, what the hell is wrong with the parents, especially the mother? Like how could she let her kids, I don't care if they were 18 or 19, go off with an obvious sketchy strange man? It just made no sense. And then the dad didn't stop this from happening. He's OP and her sister's father, he is supposed to protect them, instead he did what his wife and oldest daughter wanted. It's obvious that he has no spine. Hopefully he has a spine now. The 4 of them are very lucky to be alive. It almost sounded something to do with human trafficking. I wouldn't be surprised if it had been. Hopefully the sister makes better choices now. And the last story it seemed like Brian wanted the group of friends to be like it was back in high school. I mean he didn't want any spouses or partners to be in this little get together. He didn't like that OP had his wife with him. That is just what I got from this. Just sounded like he never really moved on from high school. I could be wrong but that's just what I got.

[@PrettyWaffle]

I'm so early! love your content, Joel, it always helps me get to sleep. thanks for all your hard work ❤

[@akhasha9127]

In the voice of Ms. Etta James... At Last ❤ Thank you, Joel!

[@Lovescoffeeandbooks]

Best narrator on KZbin!🩷💕🩷💕

[@Bedtime-Horror]

What is it you like about him? Do you like sound effects in stories?

[@TheRavenflock]

Legit needed something to vibe out to. Thanks

[@mandishelby]

With the zoomiess lol

[@kurticeberg4566]

No bird tune! Now I can’t sleep. Guess I’ll have to start a new video and wait until it ends to hear the birdies tweet.

[@CobaltPuppy]

Perfect timing! Just got off work! Thank you ❤

[@DanteKnox]

All these people are very lucky to have survived to tell these stories

[@vinayl5842]

The Guy in 2nd story and the girl in 4th story should date each other!! They'll probably find ways to end each other quicker!!🤦🏻🤦🏻

[@vinayl5842]

Even the family in the 5th story were dumb af except for the one who submitted the story!!

[@MrStarManMario]

Both of them wouldn’t last 2 min around each other

[@sealyoness]

HMMM. That's a Darwinism for sure.

[@Devlinsky]

Thank you so much for these wonderful narrations Joel, they are amazing to listen to while decorating for Christmas

[@Bedtime-Horror]

Do you like stories with or without sound effects?

[@Devlinsky]

@@Bedtime-Horror I think the sound effects add a good ambiance to the video, they can’t be too loud however

[@Bedtime-Horror]

@@Devlinsky do you think my stories are to loud?

[@Devlinsky]

@@Bedtime-Horror bruh 💀

[@Bedtime-Horror]

@@Devlinsky how should i take that one? 😀

[@hugs-and-portraits]

Not to victim-blame but the story with the Nate guy, seriously? I feel like if I were the parents, I'd say no to protect my kids and if I were the kid, I'd say no to protect my parents.

[@sharmaineipvaiching9826]

It's not victim blaming. It's lack of common sense

[@shawnbbunbbbybbb3942]

This is what happens when u wanna be the cool parents and be friends with your kids instead of actually being their parents

[@elstotzo5643]

Naah...they are Morons; all of it. I mean fine, meeting up with some strange Guy BUT GETTING IN A F*** CAR with some creepy Baldy; they are asking for beeing robbed.

[@keelangibson6902]

Great content as always but honestly Joel could read a grocery list and I would probably still listen. Thanks for having the best voice on KZbin.😁✌❤

[@ju-did-ith]

Sweet dreams everyone and, as always thank you Joel ❤

[@_HimToo]

Wtf is that, a sock?

[@lynnajames8906]

Iistening while working. You make the work nights so much better Joel! You'll always be my Morgan Freeman ❤

[@amandarey2858]

Always enjoy your stories.❤

[@animeandwieardness6132]

Oh, I am so looking forward to this!

[@Flamsterette]

Thanks for the upload!

[@deborahyoung1873]

My favorite narrator. Just in time for work and i can listen without interruptions. ❤

[@blakem.2611]

Yo the people in Story 5 had no survival instincts. Why would you just go along with all that stuff? I feel like there were so many clear red flags

[@Shooshawali]

Joel! You rock! Thanks for all the content 👍🏼

[@toddwest2851]

I knew the plot of story 1 right when a chick gave him the eye at the bar

[@CeeJay366]

♥️💚 Thank-you Joel!

[@lilacmollymoo]

Love your work 'Let's read' ❤

[@suitheshewolf1080]

Amazing as always

[@Waterlord767]

thanks for the video

[@godsofwarmaycry]

Story 5: Was this guy literally The Mountain from GoT that literally the whole family just handed him their phones? Surely you at least try resisting in those circumstances. And the criminal - such incompetence! You pick up the whole family when you just have 2 guys? With no guns? C'mon

[@noeysnowy672]

Wow 1M!!! Congratulations !! Long time listener here so glad you are getting up there!!

[@CleoHarperReturns]

The timbre of your voice never gets old, Joely Bear.

[@robinmcinarnay7827]

*NEVER.* GO. TO. A. 2ᴺᴰ. LOCATION.

[@djpempek]

Thank you Joel.

[@coco-cliveasmrgenealogy6171]

Love ya!

[@mvasqueznyc1117]

A dormir con Let's Read😘💤😌✨

[@jackiejackiejackjack4509]

Story 4 and 5 frustrated me so much. If the person you're with is being a dumbass and ignoring all the red flags you're seeing, SMACK 'EM OR SOMETHING. Would you rather deal with someone being mad at you for hurting them or risk being hurt/killed/robbed/kidnapped by allowing them to be a dumbass?

[@Scott-jh2go]

I never stop anymore for people

[@BRIDGETTWC]

Thank you Joel ❤❤❤

[@amberlamb202]

Idk why but I didn't get a notif for the live last night :/

[@dracodomitor6676]

Any woman that invites themselves over or invites you over the first time you even meet them - HUGE RED FLAG!!!!

[@scottbrew72]

Nice 👍

[@srsg-wy8tr]

Hell yeah!

[@abdulqudz89]

joel never disappoints with the content provided.

[@louisleon4419]

The last story was like something out of a horror movie, chilling, cunning

[@ThisIsJessPaul]

When they dropped their phones into the pillowcase, I literally yelled outloud at my desk, "Guys! Come on!!!"

[@sealyoness]

Even if made-up, I do have to wonder about family abduction story: 1) Sister makes horrible life choices and you all knew that beforehand. 2) What did your parents tell all of you? Never take candy from strangers (or get in a car with a stranger offering candy, in my case), 3) What motivated the abductors to abandon their charges? Were they smarter than that family, perhaps discerning that they were being tricked - or did they abduct the wrong people? The World will Never Know....

[@user-ge5kn3cn3l]

Literally the whole family in the clubbing story is so stupid. The daughter clearly put everyone in danger for the sake of “not being embarrassed “ 🙄🙄

[@jdsteppenzyde]

Story 1: there was a serial killer group in nyc who would do exactly this, the girl would manage to get into the man’s house, then her friends would come in and rob the place. She would kill the victim. They were horrible people

[@frederic450]

Joel did you hear that the Grand theft Auto 6 trailer is out

[@ElmoElmoSWAZILAND]

You mean it’s already out silly

[@LetsReadPodcast]

Yeah, looks really pretty. Hoping it stays true to itself with the writing ✍️

[@frederic450]

​@@LetsReadPodcast ya lol

[@tkong35]

Your the 🏆 joel!!

[@Fan-zx1lz]

Lesson to be learnt from story 1 : Don't trust anyone blindly to bring them home that too First meeting, Set up Traps like this will always happen. This is a new method by Fraudsters. Posing as a Potential date and extorting Money. Poor Guy in the story. Story 2: Never ever trust people like that who promise impossible things, backoff if you feel something weird. Story 4: Never ever Help a stranger in the middle of night or in unfamiliar places, that's all a trap for either robbery or Human trafficking or something much Worse.

[@cheryl9389]

#1...serious setup

[@AMIBROWNEYES07]

Joel your voice is like butter sliding down a piece of warm toast…. 😉

[@dixiew5095]

The parents of story 5...... like why would you think getting in a strange car is a good idea?!

[@dwdcrosby1]

To OP on the first story or anyone in a similar situation, you don't have to let criminals take your money to get a paper trail. If they try to use it, your bank can still track the attempts on a closed card. CANCEL YOUR CARDS AND KEEP YOUR MONEY

[@lilhashb]

"Some crazy insane woman with the zoomies" got me lmao

[@yuliiastelmashenko8650]

LOL, story 2 OP be like "There was no red flags EVER! Even though it seemed so sketchy and all my friends refused because of how sketchy it was. But NO RED FLAGS I SWEAR"

[@wishedwonderland]

Ty

[@littlesofty01]

Guess I can't listen to you for sleep anymore. All the ads keep waking me up

[@AmericanAmy]

Nap time 💤 thanks

[@carlae5615]

It should be "A night out with Joel"😂❤

[@killian917]

In story 5 , i don't know who's worse ,the parents or the dumb sister

[@chanafrljanic5821]

Did you do the live stream last night?

[@amberlamb202]

Right, that's what I'm saying too

[@paulinaalonso8579]

He said in another comment that he was tired.

[@LadyAstarionAncunin]

I'm a sweet, supportive, empathetic person...but I'm no idiot. I cannot STAND people who are too nice like in the 4th story because they're dangerous, just stupidly freewheeling their way through life, getting more logical people in trouble. I *will* stand up for someone who is logical, a fighter, but if you're being dumb, I will abandon you. That's where I am now, and I don't apologize for it.

[@Thejbelow]

story 3: That is HORRIBLY cowardly. Like Next level cowardly. You didn't even try and think of a way to help, you just sat there rocking back and forth like a toddler? and you weren't even in any immediate direct danger..... my god..

[@rickygreider4281]

HI from northern Illinois 🎧🌲🌲👹

[@lukashogan2511]

❤

[@MrCjosue24]

I never liked night outs.

[@shamma1357]

Brian was totally in love with that guy. Lol

[@KimiChanJapan]

idk why the person at the hotel who was gambling didn't call the front desk to tell them that a man is trying to get in their room. idk why someone would just try and sleep. I assume he probably wanted to rob her and he wasn't actually flirting etc. He tried to get her to his room to rob her and when that didn't work he tried to break into her room, but why wouldn't you call the front deck. casinos have security guards who could have got rid of this guy. it makes no sense why someone would just try to ignore them.

[@gamalielcenteno4801]

👍👍👍

[@ashleybrown1666]

Whoop 🙌😁😊

[@daviddelarosajr1758]

🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@ellesandralady8596]

❤❤❤

[@TheDutchDutchess373]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@audrey-vale]

Tô the girls on story 4, it is possible to drive with a flat tire

[@Dark_pool88]

Good grief, these stories ( especially story #5). We’ve got some Darwin awards to hand out here.

[@tsuchinoko01]

most horrific part of story 5 is the father leading his 3 girls into a strangers van like a complete donkey for no reason

[@ontoLovingMyself]

24:43 I'm screaming so hard rn

[@stopmotionman2742]

I just saw a dope cod add

[@Aaron.Seabolt]

The West Palms Beach story, yeah I’d never take her advice either.

[@Gunz2quik]

So chuffed for GTA 6

[@carlyyyross]

next time you go to florida, go to jupiter not wpb