8 True Scary Walking HOME ALONE Stories | VOL 2

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[@LetsReadPodcast]

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[@adamgonzalez9013]

Dislike

[@missjddrage1111]

Is this ideal for a diabetic diet as well? 🤔

[@RobertJLessard]

I hate this crap

[@ExceedFinal]

My heart goes out to the guy who got attacked by the woman living in the abandoned restaurant. That really is a stigmatized thing to talk about, and I’m glad he was able to find help/some kind of closure later on.

[@thecreator4213]

To every man who reads this comment, if you are a victim of any kind of assault by a woman, you are not weak, what has happened or is happening to you isn't right & you should always tell someone. There are people who will take you seriously & who will help you through this. You deserve to be heard without criticism or judgement 💜

[@sandragarner2912]

Truth!

[@versatileduplicity9313]

You are weak !!! I’m a man and men don’t let themselves get bitchhed

[@dozernose1155]

The answer to violence....is more violence! King hit the bitch into oblivion. She ain't Gon touch your ass again!

[@cbzz2380]

No matter who you are you are still human, it's not weak you're not being a scaredy cat, tell someone, you are not alone.

[@silvergod7616]

You are not a real man if you allow a woman to do that to you.

[@BinniesDwaekki143]

As someone who used to walk home alone from school every day, I can take comfort in all of the things that could’ve happened but never did.

[@susanbutler2542]

Hello there watching from snowy Northern Nevada God bless you thank you for the great story❤

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[@Iuxinterior]

as someone who exists and leaves the house i get that feeling every time i listen to a let’s read video because i stg every place has a niche set of stories 😭

[@beaulaplume]

@@susanbutler2542 Reno?

[@PuppyLuver256]

Story 7 is exactly why, even as an avid dog lover, I do not fault anyone who is legitimately terrified of them. Yes, by and large they are absolute beacons of love and affection and they definitely earned the moniker of man's best friend, but they are still descended from (and to an extent still are) predators and all it takes is a lack of proper socialization or even full-on mistreatment to turn a furry friend into a fearsome foe. Hell, in certain circumstances they can flip from happy, friendly cuddlebugs to concentrated fang-baring aggression in an instant, though one may hope that mostly only happens if their loved ones being threatened.

[@RoseBud76]

I love dogs. I totally agree with you. I have trained my dogs. However you never know.

[@raynemalyon8810]

This guy is also among the better horror story tellers, I've always loved his voice.

[@barb1egirl7]

have you listened to dark somnium? hes my absolute favorite his voice is just perfect

[@raynemalyon8810]

@@barb1egirl7 No I haven't, but I'll definitely check him out, thanks for suggesting.

[@TheNuclearNihilist]

Me too, homeboy has such a melodious voice. But my favorite thing about his narrations is that he doesn't take on that obnoxious, breathy, whiny fake high pitched voice when repeating something said by a girl or woman that almost all male narrators do, you know? That makes me wanna nuke a city

[@flobrez2470]

I feel bad for the boy who was assaulted. Sexual assault can happen to boys too and it can be just as devastating.

[@chopsandtoots]

I feel so bad for the person involved in the hit and run. Sounds like they developed ptsd and didn't see a therapist immediately after. I can't imagine how scary it must have been.

[@pamelameckley5040]

That's exactly what I was thinking. He had PTSD and didn't realize it. You would think that they'd recommend that he see a therapist for the PTSD that he would likely develop. I guess they think "Welp, did *my* job - it's someone else's job to take care of that! Maybe if we don't mention it and hope for the best, he'll be alright. I suppose they're operating on the assumption that mentioning that PTSD is a possibility could trigger it - power of suggestion and all that.

[@bionicmaleficent]

As someone who has PTSD after a life altering car wreck (I was permanently disabled). No one recommends seeing a therapist, no one thinks "it's that bad"... and therefore we don't seek treatment. The first time I recognized what it was, I was the passenger & started having a panic attack as someone drove up fast behind us while at a stoplight (the same way my wreck occurred & I watched the whole thing happen, until I was knocked unconscious by the steering wheel). After the panic attack, I knew there was something wrong & I needed help. I already had other past issues to deal with, but this was what set me on track with therapy. And honestly, for years I denied it was PTSD... I felt that was only reserved for military veterans. I found out quick it wasn't... and mine went on to be C-PTSD. If you know someone that has gone through something like this, recommend it. Bc more than likely the medical staff they see on a regular basis, won't! It may take them time or a triggering event, but hopefully they will listen & do what I did. It has helped me!!!

[@jorywotherspoon684]

How were they still in the road if they were jumping over fences and running through yards ?? Sounds fake

[@melissamoonchild9216]

my friend was hit as a pedestrian at night and left for dead. still makes me so angry

[@raynaldofchatillon7536]

I don’t lol

[@daviddelarosajr1758]

Joel, missed you on Thursday. Hope you’re feeling better! You’re the best!!

[@Zkasow]

Thank you to all of you for sharing your stories - especially the guy who was attacked by the woman living in the abandoned restaurant and the person sharing their story of living with Schizophrenia. Shrugging off the stigma. taking your power back, and living a fulfilling life isn't easy to do and hearing stories like yours reminds others who are struggling that it's possible. I admire you all.

[@carolporth2018]

To the guy in the last story. Your a soul is light and you can command shadows and dark beings to leave and 99 percent of the time they will listen. Also ask the light from 300ft above to come down and surround you with a bubble of light that only allows in positivity and light and what serves you. All you have to do is intend you have a protective shield of light around you and it is instant

[@MaliaMydnight]

Walking home alone tips: Walk with purpose. Head up, shoulders back, and don't show an ounce of fear, even if you're terrified. You got places to be - safely, and make sure you walk like it. (Mace, Stabby Kitties or another keychain "weapons" are always a great idea to have in case. Of anything.) Unless you're calling the cops or someone to talk you home, don't look at your phone and keep your guard up. Again, don't look scared and looking all about like a scared doe. Use your intuition (and I have to put this here because I've legit heard "I don't believe in intuition! I'm too logical and no bs for that." -not in this video, obviously. Yeah. Uh. Intuition is your instincts, use them, hone them. You have them for a reason.) Listen to them, and learn to use your peripherals. Animals/dogs? Mace works on them too, btw. Never underestimate ANYONE. I don't care what you know, how big and buff you are, it really doesn't matter. It really doesn't. Someone tries to grab you from behind? Let's them, then SING. (Miss Congeniality with Sandra Bullock.) Elbow to the solar plexus, stomp on their instep, then other elbow to their nose, then a swift kick to the groin. SING. Solar plexus, instep, nose, groin. Another is either elbow to kidney, and if they try to get on top, move your legs and wrap them around their waist and squeeze. They'll run out of breath before you do. (See Goldeneye if you need a visual.) Can't help you from creepy vampires. But, mace probably hurts them too. 🤷🏽‍♀️ When all else fails or you want the night to take a more fun turn for you, act insane. Screaming about the second coming of Christ, or Satan, whatever, start hissing and chanting like you're casting a spell and always laugh. The creepiest laugh you can, screaming about God, Satan, "casting spells", whatever crazy is your weapon, add rapid and intense emotional switching. Screaming in rage one second to hysterical laughter in the next that loops into more screaming. It's your life on the line, so don't worry about pomp and circumstance here. Bodily fluids? Let em fly, friends. Ladies, literally anything you use for your period becomes a bioweapon. (I personally have never done this, but I have seen it done. Very effective.) Gross, some of it, sure. But I'd rather go home and shower off than whatever humans think they can do to me. I'm not saying I've won every fight, no, not at all. But momma raised a mean b*tch who will always go down swinging. Stay safe, folks. ✌️

[@RoseBud76]

Don't go down without a furious fight

[@Rid_Of_Thee]

That poor father. It doesn't matter who you are, you don't deserve to be abused

[@saltycat662]

He had stockholm syndrome. Thought the abuse was love. What a sad life he chose.

[@scroopynoopers.]

Joel, how did you know how badly i needed your velvety tones reading new content in my ears at this exact moment?

[@TheYoshsterOne94]

Brilliant timing Thank You for all you do Joel cannot sleep of a night without your videos!

[@bsouthmama3010]

The last story…. Bless your heart. About halfway thru I caught in to what was happening, so glad u gut help and are doing better. These are all creepy and scary. Good thoughts for the 2 attacked by the dogs and same for the SA. And the guy and run. Just all of them

[@ADZ.]

Wow, these stories are GREAT!! They kept me up and scared to even walk to my car at night, but well worth listening!

[@anthonytaylor290]

Had a terrible evening. Couldn’t wind down. Loaded up KZbin. What comes up? Amazing…. High five from the UK

[@beas2cent929]

The guy in the second story sits in the car with his phone in his hand and it doesn't occur to him that he could just use it to call the cops??? Great stories. Thanks.

[@liastorm795]

That story pissed me off! Likeeee you wasn’t paying attention to your surroundings, got in a creepy cab, NEVER called 911, and was just all around dumb af! I swear some people be ready to die😂

[@DShore-jo3mf]

Hopefully this can keep the world at bay for the next little while. Have the best day week month and year ever. 💋

[@moo3974]

its raining, friday night, and LR posted, it can’t get any better!

[@theandycrunk]

I wish my wife would listen to the stories. Shes has a stalker story. An abusive ex saga. I try to get her to write them down. I've heard enough people say it was cathartic for them. Heck her the therapist she used to see said to do the same. She never pays attention to her surroundings. She recently took a weekend trip by herself. I told her to take her knuckle dusters, but now they were too illegal. Im like its all about where you have them if you're caught with them. If you're a lone female I feel like a cop would understand the circumstances for protection. So I gave her a good pocket knife. Explained the blade was for slashing/ cutting, if she had to stab a creeper in a reststop it'd be ok to leave it. Let an officer retrieve it. Ladies and gents, please always be aware of your surroundings. Driving, walking, whatever. Listen to your instincts. Flight is fine, if fight is your option, fight for your life, go for the eyes, nose, throat, groin. Where ever you know it'll hurt them enough to make them stop trying to get you. Normally I keep my .45 for being on guard on road trips. But she wouldn't take a fire arm. But I still feel situational awareness is crucial. Also don't be afraid to call 911. If your scared there's may be a legit reason. All I can say is that everyone is valued and loved by someone even if they don't think they are. Try to avoid putting yourself in sketchy situations. I feel like I'm just repeating myself. So I'll stop just know we're all here for some reason. I just turned 40. I still don't know mine. Some learn earlier. Take care yall and watch yourselves out there.

[@PsychGirlRaven]

Sounds like you need to write some things down, not just your wife.

[@bionicmaleficent]

I carry.... always have. And you're right, a cop will understand! I traveled by myself for work, everyday, all day. I was in different states all the time!! I sat down & spoke to a Louisiana highway officer one day & asked him about me carrying roscoe. He asked where I was from & I told him. He said "oh yeah, you can definitely have your weapon. Just have the clip out of it, unless you need it. Otherwise you're good". There are states that if you are xx miles from home or carrying xx in money or merchandise, you don't need your CCL. But it's better to have it, be used to it, be familiar with it & know how to use it!! I'm glad you try to protect your wife & make her aware of how to protect herself!! And yes, I can confirm writing these situations down are cathartic!!

[@Msj10934]

mace is better.... I'm sure you mean good... but you haven't considered how personal engaging someone with a knife or "brass knuckles" can be... conceal carry is better than a knife, but not everyone is comfortable handling a weapon like that... Mace is non lethal and easy to deploy... Not to mention, the possible strength disparity / skill required, recommending manual weapons like that... and by strength disparity, I mean being overpowered and disarmed. Also, some people are not equipped to deal with violence or danger like others.

[@bionicmaleficent]

@@Msj10934 I agree, be comfortable with what you carry... but know the risks. You speak of mace being the better option. But if you live where there's wind (or any kind of bad weather), it's coming back on you & size disparity no longer exists. Same is true for knives & "brass knuckles". You have to be in close range & have the upper hand somehow if the assailant is larger when you carry almost any weapon!! I've taken Tai Kwon Do, Aikido & some praying mantis Kung Fu... However, unless you're really skilled & practiced, they do no better than the knife or mace!! Being permanently disabled from a car wreck has left some with no other options, regardless if we like "violence". But I can guarantee, speaking as a 5'0", 115lb female, I'll take my roscoe any day over all other options. P.s. you do realize that "regular" people who take the CCL class are only required to hit the target. Not be precise, not have a perfect grouping, just hit the target. So even most won't hit anyone in a time of duress, but the sound alone may be enough to scare them off. "Never bring a knife to a gun fight".

[@raynaldofchatillon7536]

@@bionicmaleficent tough guy here

[@DShore-jo3mf]

Thanks!

[@sonjonfill]

This dude lifts weights too?! Awesome. How the hell does he have time with all the content he puts out?! Great work. Keep it up !

[@picklep9812]

It’s called AI

[@Absurdi5t]

@@picklep9812 no you can check streams he just sounds like AI

[@WouldntULikeToKnow.]

​​@@picklep9812 I always wondered if the voice was AI but I guess not.

[@TTS9791]

Because lifting weights takes all day to do....

[@sonjonfill]

@@TTS9791 well no but it takes some time to fit in schedule. Unless he does it at home. Lol

[@SvnLeafClvr]

😊 really enjoying my day off now that I have this video. Much love Joel!

[@SvnLeafClvr]

Oh yay!!! I got a kitty cat emoji by my name

[@RockerRed]

Hiya from 2023! Love you KZbinJoel! 🤘😝🎃

[@bwcat5586]

Hi Joel, I discovered your channel a couple of weeks ago and I'm hooked! I listen to you every night, for several hours before I go to sleep. Your stories and narration are brilliant. Thanks for all of your hard work.

[@johnweinhandl8890]

For those who didn’t skip the ad Joel is JACKED * lol

[@janelmpls612]

Another perfect end to my week - thank you !

[@callawoodard6543]

I always enjoy listening to your videos. It’s also important that people hear these stories too. It’s really an eye opener to how crazy this world could be 😳

[@Capricornmoon8]

Currently at work, (thankfully I have my own office) and I couldn't have been luckier to be graced with another Let's read video Thank you Joel! 💓

[@emmastar8381]

Just as I was about to sleep, thank you!!

[@hollykelso9116]

Listen to you at work! Makes the drudgery more bearable!👍👍💕💕 Thanks! Great storytelling!

[@impliedwisdom]

Just in time-thanks for the upload, Joel. Have a great weekend everyone✨

[@candyw3991]

Same to ya

[@kimberlyshepherd270]

Same to you 🤗❤️

[@jennifersimer2787]

I'm so happy I no longer have to walk home from work. I spent years walking from various jobs and I don't miss the 1 am walks down a busy road or the 11 pm walks down creepy side streets with my pepper spray in hand

[@noriko6382]

Car dependent societies make walking around extremely dangerous

[@mrspookytales2112]

These stories gives me chill everytime. It's short, sweet and terrifying

[@terronormal]

I always get a burst of happiness when you release a new video! 👻

[@uzibah4889]

Abuse is never ok! No one has the right to abuse anyone else, regardless of gender. Abuse doesn't discriminate and there are always ways to get help, don't let pride keep you a victim. Tell anyone!

[@Bibi-c7r]

Great upload!

[@Relaxwithnomes]

Oh, just in time for my "time to myself" slot!... Words cannot express my delight ❤️🇬🇧❤️🇬🇧❤️🇬🇧❤️

[@ametrineambrosia4929]

I'm crying about the man who was abused by his wife and his son being raped at knifepoint. My ex girlfriend sexually and physically assaulted me, leaving vicious bruises and pain. 😭 women can be evil too.

[@th-sd6ni]

JESUS CHRIST, pay attention.....the person telling that story is the SON....and it was his father who was abused by his mother.

[@TheNightmareB4Brii]

Wow these were great stories , many reasons why I am aware of my surroundings & always trust your gut instinct !!!

[@manicmoonlight]

Joel! Your stories always help me fall asleep. Love your channel, been listening for a couple years now 💜

[@micahwashington7315]

Hi My Joel! It's been awhile! Love this video I often take walks at night alone due to me being 40 weeks pregnant and not being able to sleep. I make sure I have my knife, taser, and mace. Usually I have no problems other than street people asking if I have any drugs which makes me laugh cause I'm huge and waddling at this point. But it's good to hear what others do in a shady situations such as being followed or accosted by weirdos. I'm done rambling but so happy to be back and as always I love your content and hope all is well!!

[@GiaNt_TaLOn]

I love the dark also..love the peace the quiet..i love listening to creepy stories to fall asleep..

[@rmcar549]

31:56 OP blames this all on his mother who, by his own admission, worked four jobs to support her family! 15 isn't a little child who needs constant supervision so definitely not his mom's failure to supervise him.

[@mleighqs]

Great vid Joel, this was a very unnerving yet interesting collection of stories.

[@uzibah4889]

Thanks for another video! Hit the like button peeps 👍

[@jeb08003]

You don't walk at night in Venice CA unless you want to get stabbed. The amount of random, unprovoked ,violent attacks is through the roof.

[@ScullyPop]

I always look forward to the Friday Night Special.

[@shannysolo5919]

I love these videos so much

[@lexibwin3701]

With that being said this is hands down the best, most professional, sophisticated story teller. Please subscribe and show love. 💕

[@goldenlass9488]

Outstanding! 👏🏻

[@loudsadie]

I love listening to these till I pass out true fan!!!!!💋

[@daisymay50kaufmann39]

Listening from Vancouver B.C Canada 🇨🇦.. And its a snowy night here.

[@cDayz]

Listened Sat 25/💝/23 3:47am 🇬🇧

[@ju-did-ith]

Sweet dreams everyone

[@LoganMichaelCairnes]

Ou rock Joel thank you for all the stories😁

[@richellmcknight446]

The cab that wasn't a cab story was ridiculous! She had a cell phone! She flat out said she was using a map app on it to track the ride, but didn't think to call 911- FOR 30 MINUTES- and tell them she was being kidnapped!??!!! WTF!!!

[@anjasig608]

The day you stop making these is the day I stop sleeping. Lol

[@jennifermoyer9419]

That dog story was horrifying. 😲

[@tattooedbikerunexplained]

Great creepy stories, thanks for posting, always a fan. - Biker

[@angelofdarkness6028]

Thank you Joel ❤

[@SoCalRegisteredNurse]

These were really good

[@JP-nm6fw]

I never ever walk alone ! Thanks for this sad,crazy, and scary story’s!! ❤❤❤

[@thecaptainofpain4188]

Yes

[@pamelameckley5040]

I really enjoyed this video. I appreciate it when there's something to learn while I listen. Facing your fears is a huge lesson. A hard lesson seemingly, but an invaluable one. Excellent video, thank you, Joel. 💯🔥☺️👍

[@willcastro2432]

Nicely done bossman.

[@Heubee11]

Last story was really sad.

[@noriko6382]

Hit and run story is an example of the safest car dependent suburbs

[@Sugar_The_Cowgirl]

2 hrs of sleep💪🏼😎 LESSGOOOO

[@pbjelly9663]

one person was robbed by Michael Keaton's Batman!!!!

[@xlsye23xox55]

If someone was chasing me with a car trying to hit me and I was in a neighborhood like in the story at around 17 mins, I would just go and sit on someone's front steps. I doubt they would drive the car into a house.

[@kat.w.RBF444]

Same. I would’ve cowered on someone’s front porch, stood on a fence, anything but stay where a psycho in a car could easily hit me. I guess in the moment sometimes you panic but I’d be banging on doors asking for help or finding a tree to climb, something. I’m trying to envision where this was where the person was so exposed yet also able to walk home from a gym. Regardless, whoever drove that car has a special place in hell.

[@redvelbeyexox]

3rd story PISSED ME OFF. I was hoping he got justice.

[@stephwilliams9351]

I luv these😘

[@dragonblue2269]

I love these videos. I started watching in 2020. And I always reminds me of how I was chases by a Javelina while listening.

[@jorywotherspoon684]

If that person was jumping over fences and running through yards how were they still somewhere a car could hit them?

[@kat.w.RBF444]

My question too. How did they get so exposed a car could run them down? Why not stand on a porch or climb a fence into a backyard? Guy isn’t crazy enough to plow through a home to get to you, I would hope. I have questions. But maybe it was panic in the moment and they didn’t stay behind something so the car got them.

[@adamwest3637]

Commercial in the very beginning is the ideal placement

[@ameliaindubai2645]

i just fall inlove of your voice so manly

[@beautyfashiongoals7912]

So grateful for this upload! I need a break from hearing about the disaster the USA is in! Sorry to bring it up. But Thank you!! Love this channel.

[@MamaB23]

Aghhh Time to relax to other peoples worst horror stories lol *kicks the feet up*

[@chrisjackson8529]

Ads are way louder than the video so it makes trying to fall asleep to it a pain. Scary story jump scares 😅

[@cindycleveland8737]

Hope you're feeling better today.

[@KingQwerty]

Based Jim and Dove, that's why you get a gun, unless you're a felon like me.

[@BandyAndysExcellentEssays]

Nobody wanting to sleep with you is a curse unless you're alone at 2 am then it's a blessing 🤣

[@randybarnett2308]

I used to jog to work, I worked the Graveyard at LAX for 15 years, never had a problem, then again I was a gym rat back then and was into MMA, sometimes I see homeless people, but they usually kept to themselves, only problem I ever had was a stray dog but I did carry an Escrima stick with me whenever I ran so the dog wasn't a real problem. An Escrima stick is about 20inches used in Filipino martial arts which I've practiced for over 40 years now.

[@Montorpedo]

Worst I ever had happened was a gang came up to me and friends and got out of the car and started throwing gang signs up , so glad I never encountered anything this bad

[@BostonBaby1000]

Unreal. Girl trapped in a fake taxi. Has a cell phone mapping it out. Doesn’t cause a police. “I see no Way out”. That’s a Darwin award.

[@BostonBaby1000]

@@LoudPet636 lol right. 911 never does anything in any of these stories. Ever.

[@BostonBaby1000]

@@LoudPet636 not to mention he just may have pulled over and told her to get out. Meanwhile she drives 30 minutes and gets assaulted at knifepoint. But, you do you.

[@busttakapp]

23:29 it's batman 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Rainbowofthefallen]

Just Commenting for the algorithm 😀👍

[@DepressedGameR96613]

sadly America is a lawless country, people don't fear the police anymore or the consequences... I made a good decision to move to Germany in 2018 . I feel safe here, every hour of the night here and nobody touches you try that in America at 3AM

[@annamorabito620]

Finished night shift 7:30 a.m. it's now lunch time in Australia I'm going to sleep good timing thank you 🌏🌎🌍

[@Sahota-lifts]

W Jim and dove

[@mvasqueznyc1117]

👌❤🎧Thank you Let's Read★Do stay well please🐼

[@josiegipson90]

Story 5. Right from the beginning he says his mom should've cared more. Dude she worked 4 jobs. She obviously spent her paycheck to take care of him. He said she had just bought him a new video game. She also hired an attorney once he was in trouble. She was not working to support some type of chemical dependency either or else he would've said so. She sounded like a pretty decent mom who unfortunately had to work 4 jobs. He was 15. Old enough to have responsibility and freedom, his mom trusted him. He was initially approached on his way home from school. Middle of the afternoon. Not like he was out roaming the streets at 2am while his mom was at work thinking her son was home in bed. He's the one who accepted the offer and kept his mouth shut about the threats. Once again, he was 15. Not 9 or 10. Even when it was all said and done and he's now a man, he still doesn't feel like he was to blame. Smdh. Sounds more spoiled rotten than pitiful and neglected.

[@marcoamazo]

Well sad thing is, I've learned teens tend to be kinda stupid.

[@saltycat662]

For those who might be confused about the abused dad and why someone would tolerate that, look up trauma bonding and emotional masochists. It's a real thing.

[@janicekelly6667]

Story 2. Why didn't he cal 911 when he figured it out?

[@lexibwin3701]

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[@jessicachaidez9338]

Joel’s homeless smokers voice is basically Batman lol

[@Adrienne-i1m]

Hey may be a Long shot but, i think Jim and Dove could be my long lost godparents from LaPine (?) Ore😊