7 True Scary Target Horror Stories

[@deshaefromarounthawayricha7324]

Who elese eating micowave burittos and watching this

[@deshaefromarounthawayricha7324]

@Ghost lol

[@katrinawendel2647]

Close...eating Chinese food!! Homemade, at that. Chicken and rice stir fry!

[@millmilligan1680]

Lmfao. Im actually microwaving some breakfast ones right now lol.

[@candiedpandie]

That or spicy buffalo tenders. Those are my go-to foods for listening to scary stories. 👍

[@mls617983]

@@katrinawendel2647 yum. That sounds delicious. 😊

[@hvalea]

My only scary experience from target is seeing the receipt after I buy more items than I came in for 😱

[@carmenortiz5294]

My scary experience was working in that place. I used to have different second jobs in all the well known companies, just for the heck of it. That was the worse place ever. It got to the point that one day, my "supervisor" started with her snobbiness and beachiness; I said "catch" and threw her the key to the jewelry and high end computer stuff. I then told her "I quit, mail me my check".

[@hvalea]

@@carmenortiz5294 Gotta do what’s best for your sanity ✌️ I respect it

[@barbarahimes1041]

😅😂🤣

[@varanchio]

oof

[@avasadventures5332]

Same!

[@rudedrugs]

that last one had me rolling my eyes so hard. those kind of people like OP are why creeps get away with what they do.

[@ryanburks1314]

That first story had me cracking up. The narrator’s world-view is that of someone who had just discovered the dangers of Reefer Madness.

[@cartoon171]

LMFAOOO

[@ReaperKezia]

Yeah weed is fun for a while but after long term use the schizophrenia, dementia, depression & social anxiety is usually enough to turn most people off.. Usually takes several years of every day use to realize *you're* the problem though lol

[@BurroughsProductions]

Seriously weed dealers don't threatened to kill u

[@magickology]

Who Carrie's lavender in a bag? Hahaha

[@fiafia5802]

IKRRR 😂😂😂

[@sherlyncarpinteyro8841]

i've applied to target three times now and got rejected three times and a guy like david from the first story gets hired? smh

[@mirandanils5114]

same omg. yet a target employee followed me out to my car. istg they only hire creeps

[@september_sun_5848]

I got rejected too with my university degree 😆

[@triplec6823]

😂

[@leighanndunn3321]

I save Lets Read for bedtime. His voice puts me out 😴 I do go back and listen to the stories the next day.

[@saxophonedash]

Sameee

[@faridaaminy9734]

Lol

[@marycicalo4264]

Same af

[@paigeypowpow]

Same!

[@tammywelcher6097]

Same here

[@MsSouthernSlang]

That manager let a creeper go? WOW.

[@Roshea]

I used to work at Toys R Us many years ago to make extra money for the holidays, if they need hires bad enough, they would sooner wave background checks, hire felons and pay under the table than raise the pay to incentivize increased application. It's a blessing to come across benevolent management when starting a career.

[@sargeterriblegaming8386]

I'm sure it was just peddling oregano out of the back of Target. It makes sense, that's where all the shadey gardening deals go down😂

[@fiafia5802]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@pixiehopper8]

😂

[@khalidf1]

LMAOOOO - Some people are so oblivious of what is going on around them.

[@maarsiepaan]

Story 7 is absolutely infuriating. Op kept calling the creep a kid when he was 19/20 years old. That is an entire adult (new to being an adult doesn't matter) who absolutely knew better. If he didn't know better he wouldn't have been so scared when caught. People like that op really need to get a better grip (edit: grammar)

[@jeenafurlong5424]

I agree! Like, that "kid" is a sex offender. Really scary that the manager doesn't think it's too serious.

[@zomlove8557]

Not to mention having more sympathy towards the creep than the women who were being creeped on. AND how many people did he harass that were too disturbed to say anything? Or were scared that their words would be brushed off w/ a "I'll look into it"? Also also, "the girls at my school won't date me" is not an excuse or reason to assault or harass anyone

[@girlchicken2625]

To a lot of people 20 year olds are kids. I can see why. It doesn’t excuse anything though. 20, not 10

[@LadyAstarionAncunin]

The chances of getting a hand-wave for doing something creepy or illegal goes up exponentially based on race, gender, socioeconomic status, nepotism, etc.

[@joshuaaugustin5005]

For real. A dirt poor looking black man would be looking at 4 years in the slammer for that

[@pixiehopper8]

“I assumed he was a gardener and was carrying his herbs around.” ..... lol omg what?! That is one of the most naive things I have ever heard. lol 🙄😂😂😂

[@siahh5056]

Right🤣🤣

[@mirandanils5114]

i’ve literally never touched drugs never even seen any and even i could tell from the description of “herbs in a plastic bag” it wasn’t herbs 😂😂

[@lexihart5416]

‘you dropped your lavender’ 😭😭😭

[@pixiehopper8]

@@lexihart5416 😂😂😂😂😂

[@monicagarcia5032]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@lawrencegcolemaniii7474]

The story around the 40 minute mark, the target manager low key made me mad about their views and dismissive attitude towards the one lady.

[@amarareed2432]

Story 2, girl are you serious you need to tell everybody like yesterday.

[@donzyroberts3457]

That's why he carried on being a creep because she won't tell anyone, just gave him a "pass" to do it again to get and someone else

[@donzyroberts3457]

Get = her

[@cashel5232]

Yeah wtf "i dont know what to do" bitch call the cops 😐

[@ivoryandgold88]

Her story started by her feeling sorry for herself bc people not college educated *like her* had the same job as her so she's not exactly the brightest bulb in the box. Imagine feeling sorry that people less fortunate than you have jobs. SMDH. Also, her silence about being assaulted means that creep very likely went on to do the same to other women. 😔

[@86JonesL]

That manager is the last story is so incompetent it's scary.

[@restinwalken]

Right this college aged adult already physically touch at least one customer. That came forward. Just wow.

[@Darkrose517]

The last story kinda rubs me the wrong way. This manager was not only more willing to believe someone because they looked more wealthy (which, fine, I get that the first woman's story was flimsy, but that just sounded really bad), but was fine with letting off a guy for creeping on and GROPING women (the second woman literally said that he touched her...), because he was ugly and awkward... That's not an excuse.

[@lunamcboss6504]

I 100 percent agree. I dont care how sad your life is, it's never an excuse to not face consequences for your actions. It shouldn't have taken a 2nd time, once is enough

[@lamibonxd]

GOD THANK YOU!!! i’ve been looking for this comment omg. the manager was horrible and should’ve been fired 100%

[@marmaladeandtea-fd2yg]

Totally agree. This wasn't a kid that was caught shoplifting, this guy was literally assaulting customers by impersonating an employee. That's not exactly a "youthful indiscretion" or something that happened impulsively. That took an awful lot of planning.

[@Zach.C1]

@@marmaladeandtea-fd2yg awful lot of planning=a plan that probably took literal microseconds to create

[@princesscarolyn5716]

The manager in the last story is such an ignorant apologist for bad behavior.

[@guyfierifanpage9544]

Exactly

[@kay-leighlewis9322]

The disgust I had for that manager, I swear to God.

[@archerart]

was looking for a comment like this. 100% agree

[@sefarinatabor9329]

The fact that Lets Read aKa Joel is scaring us from shopping just goes to show how wicked the dude is...😱🎁

[@thehawk7064]

El-Squaaaaawk-0 Rides again 🦅

[@sefarinatabor9329]

@@thehawk7064 HEY! Hope you're having an awesome night..My electric just came back on..there was an accident down the st. Thank goodness everyone is ok & now I can start these damn tamales before I get too buzzed!!?🙃🍷🍺🥃

[@TriforceCat18]

That’s another way to help people stay at home 🤣

[@tealjackson-mappus3595]

The last manager is a disgrace

[@nataliejeanne]

Story 7: Only trust rich-looking people, I guess

[@theautumnjoneslake]

Yes, by all means, let's give predators the benefit of the doubt.

[@iliketoeatbatteries8122]

The manager in the last story: “so you’re being handsy with women and pretending to work here, but you have good grades so I’ll let you off the hook this time (:” 😒🙄

[@TaliaSC]

I’ve heard tales of these mythical, naive people that don’t know the difference between a bag of lavender and a bag of pot, and get to work quite early because they so dislike being late- because ‘on time is late’... but until the first story, I thought they were just that: a myth. Whoa.

[@alderaanleia7236]

The last guy made my blood boil, especially when he said all the female customers with less money were ‘obviously looking for handouts’ and he only listened to the wealthier customer. And when he said the creepy dude didn’t do anything ‘too bad’ in the start. So disgusting, this is what makes it hard for women to report and also trust men. I got such a ‘nice guy’ vibe from him.

[@monalola7947]

Here's another safety tip if you feel like you're being followed in your car. If you have Google maps search for police stations near me. Follow the directions. Go straight to the police station. If they don't stop following you go in and tell them what's going on. That's should work. Good luck out there and stay safe always.

[@lrowerowe7207]

Good advice, very good advice.

[@kimjones764]

The manager in that last story is such an ass. 'He's such a good boy, he gets good grades and goes to church and promises he'll never sexually assault anyone again!'. No, you call the police the first time. The creep made the choice to sexually assault people and needs to face the consequences. The fact that they were willing to let that slide is why so many creeps get away with what they're doing, because people like that manager enable them to.

[@subhub637]

Thank you!! “he didn’t do anything too bad” as he sexually assaulted his customers

[@LadyAstarionAncunin]

And he likely escalated because he was able to do that much so boldly and yet faced no consequences. I hope he came across the wrong one and got his sh/t pushed in!

[@jojot2020]

Your voice is like warm milk, that tucks me in at night.

[@TinyGreenTurtles]

Oh yeah he's probably just a gardener. Herbs. 😂

[@sandygibson1197]

😄😄

[@sarajeanmarinershera208]

The person in the first story is so naive it's annoying.

[@mawbearfibrowarrior8416]

Not annoying but funny

[@simkeeytm]

How'd my man not smell what it was?

[@pixiehopper8]

Agree! Lol

[@FloridaMan0561]

He was carrying them "Dank herbs"! 😜

[@pixiehopper8]

@@FloridaMan0561 😂😂😂

[@SoveTmac]

You know what I really love about your vids? The fact that you always put time stamps in description. God bless you man, keep up the great work!

[@mb2647]

Well I’m going to listen to this once I get out of work at target

[@salemsrevenge]

Checking in here to see if anyone else thinks the person from the first story is as smart as a bag of hammers

[@barbarahimes1041]

Or dumb as a box of rocks. 😂🤣😂🤣

[@RuralJuror420]

They’re moronic. I doubt that he even tried to run them over.

[@Sanity851]

What an insult to the bag of hammers

[@Zach.C1]

@@RuralJuror420 idk dude, people who inject weed with needles are dangerous deranged violent drug addicts

[@tiffanygreen2523]

The last one you can tell is from a manager talking about how great the guests usually are. I can't count the amount of times I had people screaming at me for something outside of my control. But cashiers, people on the floor and guest service get the brunt of that. I've seen people change their tune to be really nice once a manager shows up.

[@mleighqs]

I really think the lady in the second story needs to involve the police.

[@mariemarie6778]

At least tell the manager or someone in hr

[@mleighqs]

@@mariemarie6778 ikr.

[@kaylew108]

Yeah if that's the whole story. I get a distinct feeling that she is leaving out some important details and playing down her relationship with the dude. I'm willing to bet it didn't go down quite like how she typed it out.

[@maevependragon]

I agree, MLeigh. James is a complete stalker and perv. A protection order or something bc he'll just escalate.

[@antoniooquendo8365]

She’s dumb. She lead the dude on for awhile. Because he didn’t make a move on her she leaves him for another dude and didn’t tell him.

[@FloridaMan0561]

None of these can even begin to be as bad the Walmart stories,it's like the place just attracts weirdos and odd-ball characters.😱😂😂

[@bluewolf3287]

Hahaha yeah..I had a lady in the pet aisle pee her pants and then ask her boyfriend/husband if she was sexy

[@theamcsmith7950]

"it dawned on me that he wasn't walking around with lavender in his pocket all day" 😂

[@Cupcakeprincess85]

I have a scary Target story: The dollar spot was empty

[@lrowe5846]

oh no 😢 😕 😱😱😱😱🙊

[@yleal1224]

that happened to me when I was looking for Halloween items and they were switching from Summer to Fall and it was ALL empty! So sad since I have to drive over 40 minutes to a Target

[@MaryTheresa1986]

Nooooooooooooo! 😨😨😨😱😱😱😱😱😱😭😭

[@mawbearfibrowarrior8416]

😂 🌿 herbs. Its so cute and innocent. Got to love that person.

[@kaushikidamle859]

I am a UX/UI designer and a front end developer. Let me just say that this channel helps me through an entire day of coding and designing. Although, these are horror/spooky stories, your soothing voice helps me through major coding frustration

[@SARALALA8855GA]

This with leftover pizza I made last night. Great Sunday already 🙌🏾

[@can-ws8hn]

and with a little bit of coffee?

[@SARALALA8855GA]

@@can-ws8hn always 😄

[@Oakpaw]

Story 3 is so creepy... Very similar to my last relationship with 3 years of domestic violence. It's a hellish situation to live through.

[@apocryphalcyon]

story 2: can we PLEASE stop saying "a little OCD"?? you wouldn't say you're a "little schizo" or "a little diabetic", stop using our DISORDER as a little quirky personality trait. also, love let's read, soothing voice and lovely to listen to during work.

[@myismidas]

Finally someone said it!!

[@N-i-L]

"I'm gonna be honest, I'm a little retarded" 😂

[@buckeyegirl16]

Well, how else would you phrase it if u have some OCD tendencies but dont have an OCD diagnosis? There are a lot of people who fall into that category. Like someone who is extremely obsessive about orderliness in their home but not about anything else. I don't think the OP was trying to be disrespectful or flippant of the disorder...just trying to describe their mindset in the most succinct way possible. I understand being frustrated when people act flippant about it but that isn't always the case.

[@apocryphalcyon]

@buckeyegirl16 again, as i said, you wouldn't say "a little schizo" or something of the sort. ocd is a disorder. obsessive compulsive disorder. as someone with OCD, it's just tiresome to constantly hear it watered down like how people say "everyone is a little autistic". i am sure not everyone means it maliciously, i just want to spread the word about it being used in such a frustrating way.

[@emid7373]

The manager in the last story really should have thought more logically. If a man has the courage to grope women in public pretending to be an employee, what else can he be capable of?

[@venomvelveeta2769]

I love stories that involve retail. I know what I'm listening to fall asleep tonight

[@madelinewilson1079]

Your videos help me focus on my art, I need a lot of stimulation so I normally have you talking, art going and music playing all at once. Thank you being here!

[@xicanaconsafos]

Perfect timing....I was just about to start the dishes. 👀

[@jordachesturgis7930]

Love you let’s read just in time like always and I just love your voice and narrations ❤️❤️😍

[@landonjohnson3829]

You are so correct his voice helps you to unwind and relax

[@ju-did-ith]

Woke up to the last story of your live stream yesterday.... and yes... I did listen to it today while working.... but been looking forward to the video 😃💋

[@tmntaddict]

The scariest thing my best friend could ever potentially be faced with is not being able to have his daily caramel mocha frappe.

[@anonymizzle]

Drug dealer must not have been very good at it if he had to work at target

[@basketballchick93]

Your voice is so dreamy

[@lay-dee]

Walmart and target stories are my favorite! I'm so excited!

[@williamxb]

Notification Gang! Love your videos man!

[@a.m.7015]

I live for these type of stories! Gotta love retail!!! Thanks!😘

[@beckya580]

Was interrupted while listening to the live stream. So I’m excited for this video! Joel you always make day better.

[@kurisuchiinu1206]

Story 2: It's okay to post your achievements but limit it only to someone close to you if you can. If possible, don't post at all. Not all in your friends list are really your friends anyway, some are there to stalk you.

[@PlanetCookie3]

Terrible advice

[@thehawk7064]

Release the SQUAWKEN 🦅

[@ju-did-ith]

Good night and I squawk you mr Hawk 💋

[@thehawk7064]

I Squaaaaawk you to Judith

[@loganclodfelter9478]

Anyone else excited to get their lets read hoddie this Christmas cause I am ☺️✨love you let's read keep up the amazing work

[@tommyjarvis2850]

This intro with the ominous music scrolling over a dimly lit water with a giant creature surveying its surroundings. its amazing

[@skrimpy71]

Story #4 People NEVER let your kids go anywhere unattended, PERIOD!!

[@lemonhead4910]

Heyooo! Adding to my "Watch Later" list. Can't wait!

[@susans5296]

Perfect 😉 . Thank you Let's Read ❤️

[@kamars5664]

Hi, love your content thank you for keeping me entertained during these Covid times!!! I have a special request if you take those... I would really like a theme video that features no stories about women being (or almost being) assaulted. Don't get me wrong, I still enjoy all your videos but sometimes it's nice to listen to scary stories without the uncomfortable feelings those kinds of stories give off (which is a different feeling from fear, I think). If you don't take requests, no worries! 😊

[@alexclark1123]

Always put these on to fall asleep to, always end up listening the whole way through.

[@JoeNation1994]

I worked for Target for about a year. I don't miss it one bit. Working there in itself was a Horror Story.

[@yazminesam]

My faveeeee 🖤

[@cruzloera4931]

After midnight my manager told me to look in the men’s bathroom because she thought someone was in there. I peek in the stall and didn’t see anyone. I peek a little further and he was in there. I’ve never had a bigger jump scare in my life.

[@dahliacheung6020]

The difference in weirdness levels between the target and Walmart stories is extraordinary but not at all surprising

[@JacobASmith59]

"He asked for my number, I said I don't have one" *Insert visible confusion* I mean the dude was COMPLETELY in the wrong, but what about that excuse made it seem like it would actually work? Pretty much EVERYONE nowdays has a phone so it'd be a lot more effective to just say no wouldn't it?

[@sydneymorgan7646]

I see your point but there are *some* people who don't have phones (not super common though). Plus sometimes saying no flat out can be more dangerous.

[@JacobASmith59]

@@sydneymorgan7646 Fair point

[@phoenixxxashez]

She was stupid. The guy obviously caught her with her phone too since she had it out. Lying is worse than telling the truth. Especially when you're caught in it.

[@waleedsaad4812]

Now this... This does put a smile on my face😌

[@Melly69420]

I mostly listen to the podcast so I did not see the video version of the intro and it is cool :)

[@fiafia5802]

Bag of herbs bc he’s a gardener. I’m literally DYING lmao 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@wilvermendoza9907]

#1 story's in my book 😎👍

[@piggzrl_]

Love the Intro

[@severefool6249]

Scary online video game stories??? I appreciate the frequent uploads 🖤🖤🖤

[@sansgirl3266]

One thing I love about any of these videos is that your voice is calm and very soothing

[@mutantlavalampderg412]

I like the smell of targets little cafeteria

[@susanyoung1600]

I like the smell of a bookstore.

[@PLCTheCd]

Story 2. Girl needs to call the cops now. Worst mistake is letting things go and James will might only deny the situations but target other girls too.

[@jeffdom123]

imagine if in the fifth story the creepy guy and target worker were working together and split the tips.

[@toffeeblue2201]

Just in time for bed

[@adandelgado8403]

Scary weed dealer story 😂

[@jatjat1585]

person in the first story sounds like they’d remind the teacher that there’s homework due

[@raindropsandfeathers2245]

It's funny because I worked at Target for over a year. I just quit there about 2 weeks ago. The scariest thing that happened was a guy hiding in our receiving area. A definite druggie.

[@chefsyfys.h.r.3815]

Just found this channel tonight! Thanks for the bedtime stories to fuel me nightmares!!! 😱

[@toxiczombiewolf5692]

I like to believe people are better but how so many people so naive about obviously bad things it baffles me. Also you drop your herb guy that cracked me up 😂

[@amarisnewport]

Am I the only one who lives for these "and remember..." Clips? I need a list of these 😌

[@highcarity101]

As a retail worker, late July - the end of the year is bad for the backroom. It's always a hot mess.

[@liceriddledscalp]

last story bugs the hell out of me

[@princessdarkness66]

Target is stil one of my favorite places to shop!

[@irohshen1941]

Wow never been this early to a vid before 😅

[@Animenum1fan]

I work 3rd shift seasonal at target haha so I'm excited to listen

[@lrowe5846]

Hey Let's read if I may make a Suggestion how about creepy stories about cults or creepy Religious people 😀stories.

[@flowergirl5565]

Im down for that!!!!

[@creepdolly3914]

Watch out for those damned dastardly Target gardeners with their suspicious herbs! Only a well seasoned detective could crack such a case!... i'll just see myself out lol

[@MrCjosue24]

Let's Read with Let's Read.

[@alyssakatherine7888]

Never been this early. Can’t wait

[@chaoswalking8498]

Earlier would be watching the live haha

[@sapphire911]

Cool stories 👍 I hope you got some much needed sleep . Oh and one more thing tell me what your favorite horror movie is thanks 😊.

[@NW_Blessed]

Scariest thing about target is all the Pokémon being sold out every time I go hunting 😩😩

[@racerx009]

Story 1: Freeze David! Miami Vice!

[@Elena-bk4fs]

i got back from target as you posted this 😳

[@franceshopson4190]

Another good one ☺️

[@shoey_27]

Pasta

[@rileymorgan7893]

not me going to target like 9 times this week✨👀