''Achilles IV'' | EPIC SCI-FI HORROR CREEPYPASTA

''Didn’t the bigwigs back on Earth create a perfect system, one that can’t go wrong?''
Today’s phenomenal offering is ‘Achilles IV’, an original story by Ryan Kinkor; shared directly with me via my sub-r-ddit and read here with the author’s express permission:
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[@ryankinkor709]

Hi there. Story author here. Thanks again to Dr. Creepen for reading my story. I particularly liked doing this one, as sci-fi/horror and apocalyptic logs are my favorite kind of tale. There do seem to be a couple of questions that I should address, so if you don't want spoilers you should listen to the story first and then read this comment. First, the "2,000 miles" concern. Yes, I'm well aware of the vast distances in space. Perhaps I was low-balling the signal distance too much. But the idea is this - the ship's communication array is down and the escape pod's array isn't able to transmit far (technobabble power problems excuse in play here). Otherwise he'd just be sending a call through the pod. His plan in the end was very much a last-ditch desperate plan to expose Jericho. His hope was that if he died close to the station, his signal burst would get caught by other ships and transmitters in or around the station, so that Jericho couldn't stop the release of his logs. 2000 miles is plenty of distance to transmit around a busy space port (it's the distance between Earth and low-Earth Orbits). Still, there were any number of ways the plan couldn't have worked... and a few ways it could have gone horribly right. And why was the ship called Achilles IV? Well, it's the fourth ship in the Jericho fleet to use that name. I'll leave it to your imagination as to why Jericho likes that name so much, or what happened to the last three ships.

[@SilivrenRien]

Doc, my dad had eye surgery today so he and I are listening to you instead of watching TV. He’s a new listener but I’m an old fan. He’s a fan now, too! Keep up the awesome work!

[@boefjespost]

Sci Fi Horror is one of my favorite genres. Movies like Alien, Aliens, Event Horizon, Paradox etc. I just can't get enough of them. If people have other movies and/or books to suggest, I'd be very grateful. You knocked this story out of the universe, doc. Your narration skills really made this a movie in my mind ❣❣❣😎✨✨😎👍🏻😊 Thank you (and the authors of course) for all your hard work and sharing these amazing stories with us !

[@spacecat7247]

Thank you for the story and the storytelling. As you mentioned, sci-fi and horror combined are the best. These two deal with the truly unknown.

[@__-jt4tv]

This feels like an abridged mashup of Alien, The Martian and, fittingly, The Expanse... Which could be a horror show of its own.. but isn't. Instead, it's a tight, gripping horror story which you, Dr. Creepen, narrate superbly. Kudos to you and the writer!

[@stevenhetzel6483]

No, it just feels like a carbon copy of Alien with emphasis on seclusion. The fact that you even mentioned The Martian and The Expanse alongside these tells me you're A) completely insane or B)a bought and paid-for comment

[@pegallen6983]

I seem to like the sci-fi horror lost in space episodes as well! They always spark my imagination. I'm an astronomy buff from childhood and read or listen to as much space related material, both fiction and non fiction, as I can get my hands on! Thanks again Dr. Creepen

[@MadameRaven1]

I love sci fi horror. This had shades of Alien and dead space. You’ve kept me up late again, Doc.😁

[@turtleanton6539]

🔥

[@cymaddux3131]

Good call, agreed madame

[@juleswild9498]

Especially the corporate bullshit part 😂

[@redwind29gj]

Yes! The doc is on a roll keep em coming and I'll keep listening!!

[@thedarkknight1999]

I loved that! I hope there are more of those types of story’s to come!

[@edinhamidovic3684]

Some rough days ahead of me, but seeing a new upload from the Doc always gives me something to look forward to

[@bonniejgoyer5883]

You have such a great story telling voice, I think I would even enjoy you reading off the list of ingredients for just about anything & still not get bored. So very glad I found you.

[@stevenhetzel6483]

It's out of place. Reading sci fi horror to the tune of a seductive womanizer trying to talk your panties off is ridiculous if not completely comedic.

[@davidlewis9349]

I love sci fi pastas!!!! Thank you doc ❤️

[@DrCreepen]

Me too!

[@RameyFTW]

The space stories are the best. I can't wait for a long one!

[@anniereddj]

Well done to author & the awesome dr! Memories of Alien/Aliens & “the company” & cargo vs crew value. Terrific!

[@DavidMillerTX]

Your narration tempo and inflections is perfect. I love getting lost in stories you read when I'm traveling across the country. Every bit of effort you put into these videos is worth it.

[@Rotsuoy]

I absolutely love scifi horror. I'm so glad you read this. I really love your narrations and you are grossly underappreciated. You were really the best voice to do this story justice.

[@DrCreepen]

Thank you so much!

[@iLuv2sixty9]

I love these sci fi horror stories. Thanks Doc.

[@CaptainBroadSword]

Loved the retro thumbnail..... Made me click the video as soon as I saw it!!!

[@utaker160]

A really good story Doc loved it!

[@williamfawkes8379]

This is real sci fi, because it looks back at us, and says something. You don't have to go into space to get screwed over by the "Company," that happens all the time right here.

[@peggy9890]

Jlbi

[@dr.lexwinter8604]

You must like reddit creepy pastas then. Because this isn't scifi, it's teenage author fan fiction hoping to be scifi.

[@williamfawkes8379]

@@dr.lexwinter8604 I don't believe I asked for your opinion, nor do I value it. Here is some non-fiction for you, it's called "You Suck."

[@Communitychannel2001]

@@dr.lexwinter8604 bs

[@stevenhetzel6483]

. even further humored by the fact that he's reading a horror story like a crusty 70 year old man trying to sweet-talk a naive young girl into believing that he's actually charming

[@keilet]

Absolutely love these kinds of stories and your talent for narrating them! Please do more!

[@stevenhetzel6483]

You mean how he reads a hopeless horror story like he's a cappuccino salesman talking to a lonely housewife? Lmfao.

[@keilet]

@@stevenhetzel6483 Cool story. Let's see you do better. XD

[@jay252589]

I really do love sci-fi stories, thank you!

[@AkinlabiStClair]

I really enjoy sci-fi horror stories ,thanks!

[@DrCreepen]

More to come!

[@juliashenandoah3965]

Fantastic reading of a fantastic story. Sci-Fi horror is such a rare and intriguing genre :)

[@DrCreepen]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@stevenhetzel6483]

Lol what? He read it like he was trying to melt chocolate on tits with his breath.. Also, Literally an incredibly common genre.

[@thedoruk6324]

Sci-Fi themed Creepypastas'll always have a Unique place !

[@disqusmacabre6246]

I second THE DRUK. Well said!!

[@disqusmacabre6246]

Pleez Skewz My Misspellimz Of course I meant THE DORUK. My bad

[@Areaith]

I agree. Sadly there really isn't that many narrations of them. At least I haven't found that many.

[@shadowfalls86]

Same here, space and deep sea ftw

[@0therun1t21]

@@Areaith They aren't easy to write quality wise, a glut would make it really hard to find the good ones.

[@johnnybensonitis7853]

This was awesome!!! I LOVE shit like this. One of my all-time favs was your reading of The Ocean Is Deeper Than You Think, and this reminds me of that quite a bit only in space! Some bio-organism wreaking havoc in an interesting environment creating a sense of urgency. Only, I believe I like the ending of this much better!

[@stevenhetzel6483]

Did he pay for all of these comments?

[@Shoey77100]

sci fi and horror blend together so well, really enjoyed this one, thank you.

[@DrCreepen]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@dustinsmile1896]

Holds your hand*

[@skepticalmagos_101]

Human: Weird stuff to make a profit out off. Gray Goo: Breakfast !!

[@businessweasel9425]

Corporate greed: grey goo make profit! Humanity: what is going on in here?! Grey goo: BEKFAST!

[@dylanmorris7357]

Awesome work Doc. I always love how unique each of these creepypasta stories are.

[@DrCreepen]

Glad you like them :)

[@sherwinbuffalo7892]

Facheerrtt cracks me another cold one thanks 👍 doc 👌

[@jacklatta1890]

There is a good reason why the Doc has way, way more subscribers than mostly all C.P. narrators He is better than the rest. Listened to them all, or all the most common. He is the only one who reads the story, doesn’t take it apart and try and use it as a dish to serve their crappy main course The DOC is top of the game at the moment

[@ohhjefferyy4029]

Awesome Narration as usual, You never let me down!!

[@DrCreepen]

Glad to hear it!

[@cydnicaldwell1337]

Absolutely love the sci-fi stories. Thank you so much for the work you put into entertaining us all with these tales.

[@DrCreepen]

my pleasure!

[@LuisaD93]

This was a fantastic story! There’s never enough of your narrations Doc! Keep em coming! Gonna finish off my drink and say goodnight ~~ Till next time Buh Bye 🌹🍷

[@kdcthelioness]

Beautiful story, beautifully narrated. The story had shades of The Martian (in the best possible way, I love that book) with the log entries and the survivalist pragmatism in the narrator, and an added bonus of an honest character trying to out an evil company. The frame story of the Alpha Centauri station's automated announcements was SO GOOD, it took me a bit to even realize that's what it was and how it was connected but it really worked well!

[@stevenhetzel6483]

Literally no shades of The Martian whatsoever. Sci Fi and Hard Sci Fi are as similar are cake and lollipops. And this has the added genre of Horror. And a evil company... Literally couldn't have chosen a worse sci fi comparison if you tried.

[@sike2399]

Ooh, been waiting for some new sci-fi horror creepypasta. Much obliged!

[@mickbrowning1751]

Hey doc just want to thank you again for all of your time and effort. The value your narrations holds after my long days fighting the good fight is invaluable. Thank you so much!

[@DrCreepen]

Much appreciated

[@49watersleeps]

Loved the story doc, thanks for all that you do.

[@DrCreepen]

My pleasure!

[@denvermcgarrah2768]

Syfy like this will always keep me coming back for more. Thanks Dr.

[@ronwatford7331]

Thank you, Doc. I come back to this story again and again.

[@tyrone1544]

Because you have no life?

[@Idaho-Cowboy]

One of the best you've read Doctor! Love the Sci Fi theme.

[@shannontobin7825]

These are my favorite types of creepy pasta‘s when written well!!

[@stevenhetzel6483]

How much did this comment cost?

[@joegay4371]

yesss daddy creepen! i’m always so excited to jump in!

[@ZackeTheBrute]

The station messages confirming Jericho brought the ship into a bay was the cherry on top. Good job company brass your greed knows no bounds.

[@AsTheRavenDreams]

Yes! ALWAYS game for more sci-fi!

[@cadillacdeville5828]

Thank-you Doctor as ALWAYS 😊

[@sexygrandmadarkness2722]

Hi 🙂 Caddy D how are you? Me I'm good :) ...boy did it Hotlicious fast 😉 be safe okay;) much love Sexy Darkness ✌️💋

[@racerx009]

✌

[@cadillacdeville5828]

@@sexygrandmadarkness2722 morning 🌞

[@cadillacdeville5828]

@@racerx009 Well HELLO there Racer X 😉

[@irena4545]

Yeah, that was awesome! But given the station entries in between, they WERE so arrogant as to pull the ship right in /facepalm/. Keep the sci-fi horrors coming, they are always welcome!

[@burpostockings]

This was an awesome story. Thanks for uploading it, I wouldve never found it on my own.

[@jamesbassham2273]

Ah I love the scifi stories about space travel and exploration .

[@allistar7560]

This was good the more sci fi horror stories the better keep up the good work:)

[@DrCreepen]

More to come!

[@Uncle_Grim]

This was amazing! Kept me latched from start to finish.

[@zachhendrickson5687]

The only thing I don’t like is the title Achilles IV!!!! I was hoping that meant somehow I missed parts 1-3 and I would’ve had even more to listen to 🥺😂

[@Michael_Breiter]

The only thing *I* don't get is why the MC didn't aim the ship into deep space, fly towards the nearest sun to fry the Expansion in plasma reaching millions of degrees or just do something to make the reactor go critical.

[@loaknight8876]

The title made me think of guy dipped in river stix

[@debacofzomb9889]

This author is better than the usual creepy pasta chef. Very well done.

[@AzerinaM]

This was a really good one! Ty Dr. C 😊😊😊😊

[@mr.brainger2077]

Almost an hour long. This is gonna be a good one.

[@kimjong-un1900]

Another amazing one! We need more scifi creepypasta.

[@DrCreepen]

More to come!

[@dankpandav5980]

It's night time here and this is perfect Thanks man

[@DrCreepen]

Any time!

[@yoman2458]

Excellent story !! One of the best you've done.

[@GlitterismyCRACK]

Thanx Doc for your continued work during these times. Blessings and good health to you and yours! XOX Luna

[@cutenose38]

Hiya doc its jenny and the cats. We are all in my comfortable recliner. We were watching KZbin videos and we grabbed our favorite drinks ready to listen 😸😸😸😸😸😸

[@DrCreepen]

how are the cats doing?

[@cutenose38]

@@DrCreepen the cats are all doing fine, even my old 16 year old boy. They are all sat on me as we are watching youtube videos at the moment. I will give them all a fuss from you and they will all purr with appreciation

[@OracularThunder]

I like how it's called "The Expansion", sounds like the proto-molecule from The Expanse

[@sustainableinsanity]

I love the expanse books! If you can please listen to my page. Original sci fi horror kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqOpZauAhcmVn9E

[@jamesmccollum5939]

Sci fi horror is definitely my favorite genre please do more

[@dandondera2618]

Another great story perfectly narrated! Thank you, Dr. Creepen!

[@DrCreepen]

My pleasure!

[@dandondera2618]

@@DrCreepen Always a pleasure, Doc! Thank you!

[@detohi957]

nice twist and I enjoyed the narration so much!! thanks!

[@businessweasel9425]

Staaaahp, im at work, i cant drink big boy juice for this one XD

[@taylors277]

business weasel doin business

[@LunarLocust]

What kind of business does a business weasel do?

[@businessweasel9425]

@@LunarLocust was working part time as a gas station clerk, but now that cancer has me too weak to get out of bed most days, I just sleep and watch KZbin when I'm not going to chemo or polishing gems

[@LunarLocust]

@@businessweasel9425 why would you work at a gas station part time when you could work as a gem polisher full time? Sorry about the colon cancer

[@businessweasel9425]

@@LunarLocust because Im not very good at lapidary, it's fun, when I have the strength to do it though

[@Jose_Cuevas]

Really enjoy this types of stories my friend

[@DrCreepen]

Glad to hear it :)

[@stevietricks]

That was bloody brilliant. Love sci-fi horror. Thanks again good sir (Doffs hat)

[@DrCreepen]

No worries

[@madreverbowski6104]

Thanks again; Dear Doctor! 👍👍👍

[@DrCreepen]

Most welcome!

[@fredg.sanford634]

Loved it Doc! Reminded me of both the movie "Aliens" and the novel "The Invincible" by Stanislaw Lem.

[@cgreenland05]

Yess finally some sci fi

[@eviltoad746]

Loved the whole thing, especially that big middle finger to corporations at the end

[@nikkilynne38555]

I love sci fi. I Love your story telling. Yep I am in LOVE with tonight’s........serving from the Doctor

[@DrCreepen]

Wonderful!

[@cherryclarke4704]

Nicely done Doc as Always 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@julyol119]

Oooh perfect timing :3

[@tonyespelage9712]

I’m glad you are an essential worker ; )

[@tedshort6260]

Great story. got to love them sci fi stories.

[@mgpmisterk2322]

man this was a great story, really awesome. i wish someone would write something like this but about a generation ship, a ship designed to travel in space for hundreds of years where something goes wrong.

[@sanketsudke2617]

Wonderful story. Really loved it

[@jackdare]

Yes.. I think deep space horror like this works well partly because it kinda parallels the marine horror trope of being lost/adrift at sea with no hope of rescue.. something our mammalian brains naturally fear.. maybe. Either way, every future space mariner should familiarize themselves with the Alien franchise while studying at space school, because any spaceships that come across an alien biohazard will surely have a crew member (human or synthetic) or semi-sentient spaceship tasked with delivering said space biohazard to their corporate space overlords.. while probably trying to flush the honest crew into space, through the space ports, without space suits. So be prepared space peeps.. there's a lot of lonely, scary af space out there :D

[@SkyeMiller1991]

Expansion sounds like the blue stuff in creeper world by knuckle cracker. An RTS game.

[@MadCatXIII]

Love those games!

[@sagetscippio8878]

4 minutes in and I'm thinking this Survivor IS the A.I. 🤔🤷🏾‍♂️

[@nikkit1892]

Another great story thanks Doc

[@shadowfalls86]

Same here 😉

[@JK-ei7wr]

I agree it’s rather complicated.

[@wyattsmith7168]

Damnit now I’m listening to it completely different 🤦‍♂️

[@escgoogle3865]

Sometimes a good story telling deserves a second listen... and maybe a third in a few months.

[@Kindelwyrm2]

This one is great. Love it!

[@ChrisO-mv7gi]

Love the scifi horror genre

[@bigcountrymountainman9740]

Doc? I finally got down off that windmill... In case you were wondering. anyway, I knew if I aggravated your ass enough about sci-fi stories you would find us one. lol. Keep up the Creep.

[@blowitoutyourcunt7675]

Cheers mate!

[@lithium1770]

Sci fi is the best genre for anything bro I'm down

[@CKlegion7272]

Awesome Dr! Greetings from Netherland

[@NinjaHempKnight]

Really enjoyed this story!

[@davidbuller4328]

Thx Dr 👏🏻 loved this 👋🏻😺

[@DrCreepen]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Michael_Breiter]

Everytime I hear your intro, I look to see if I have a drink. Just another day working for Weyland-Yutani.

[@Gollammeister]

Kind of a alien vibe in this one but still extremely enjoyable love scifi

[@neilkendrick4976]

really good story and very well told.

[@maltesemike9114]

I'm blotted ..but I'm sit here and relax my tummy to these space ,aghhh ilove these narration of scary space 🙄🙄😖😖😱😱🤔🤔🙂😨😨💩

[@tonirhodes6528]

Can we get more Vatican archive stories please bro

[@0therun1t21]

When the comments focus on the story rather than Dr Creepen's sexy voice that's my cue to continue! I have to come back and listen again when I can pay better attention, dangit.

[@F2t0ny]

Cool story and neat format

[@shadowfalls86]

No no I never get enough of you my dear Doc 💜🖤💜 the same with space, deep sea and military CP 🖤💜🖤

[@christinerichardson6596]

Loved it, loved it!

[@francisco8345]

Excelent ending. Good sci-fi books anyone?? Not enough movies...

[@4thdoctor284]

I definitely would love more scifi horror stories. This once could have been part of the Alien movie universe especially with Jerico being very much like Weyland Yutani. Some more horrific tropes to add would be stories involving body horror type stories happening to astronauts,maybe stories set in an Event Horizon type realm,stranded crews trying to hole up in their ship trying to either repair it or wait for rescue while alien monstrosities try to tear open the ship and the horror of advanced aliens vivisecting crews after abducting them from a ship or small lunar base.