The Cult of Metal [LET’S TALK ABOUT THIS ONE IN THE COMMENTS!]

[@DemonOwnedYou]

I didn’t expect anybody to read this, and if I had really believed it would happen I’d have rewritten and refocused quite a bit of this. Your voice acting did a whole lot of leg work and I feel absolutely honored

[@RealAnimeBadGuy]

You did an amazing job with this story!

[@DemonOwnedYou]

@@RealAnimeBadGuy stop it you’re amazing, I’m gonna cry

[@ChiaChinchilla92]

Some times the best creations are things you hate because you're always your biggest critique. Thank you for an amazing story!

[@DemonOwnedYou]

@@ChiaChinchilla92 you all do me a great honor, I’m so happy people like this

[@ADITADDICTS]

Outstanding job on the storyline imo.

[@coffeezombie6032]

Reminds me alot of a quote circling the internet "Before Diagnosing Yourself With Depression, Make Sure You Are Not Just ‘Surrounded By Assholes’ "

[@warrengoguen4835]

As this story is being told I couldn't help but remember the way my Dad was towards me while I was growing up. The way the story was written, the way the people talk and the way @Dr. Creepen reads it and does the voices is amazing and had me cycling back in the video to hear different parts over and over again which no other story has ever really had me do. Amazing job by both of you and I hope there are more collaborations like this from you both in the future. Anyone who hasn't heard this CHECK IT OUT.

[@cac2821]

To those who have commented about their own abuse, my heart goes out to you. Our past molds us for our present and future, the overall outcome is based on our choices. As one survivor to many others, we’ve got this as our darkness (abuse) became our own light( kindness) to guide us on our way!

[@FreshDougan]

Ngl this was a hard one for me. I grew up with a very abusive father who put me in the hospital more than once. My mother looked the other way. I crippled him when I was 16 and strong enough to fight back. But still cannot live normally to this day. Having children of my own made it harder to understand their actions.

[@neuroleptika]

I was institusionalised at 16 and still fucked

[@coffeezombie6032]

Man I hear ya. Taking a break half way through. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@falcongamingproductions9938]

I’m sorry you went through all of that man, nobody deserves to go through that kind of childhood. Glad you’re still with us and I hope you’re taking care of yourself and your family and having a good life.

[@awaren8375]

Sounds like they were Christians

[@HybridBanana0318]

@@awaren8375 shut up rage baiter

[@michigandogman3060]

This very much captures growing up in a extremely violent home, the things I’ve seen and endured will always be branded in my memories.

[@jackdurden466]

I do need to make a statement about the character description in the early chapter of the story. The one who describes himself as longing for death, constantly anxious, personality disorder, and every single other malady that was touched upon may as well have been written by me. It so accurately described me in the fullest and most detailed way that only the best psychiatrist that I’ve ever seen in my long, long history of this illness has been able to correctly identify and combine. Just one. Since I was too young to even realize why I felt the way I did. It’s not that I’m proud of this, and I am most definitely not asking for sympathy. But it struck me like a lightning bolt when that combination of traits was spoken. I simply had to speak on it, as It hit me that I am quite possibly not the only person who knows this exact pain, and no that doesn’t bring me joy, and I won’t dare say that I understand. As It was merely coincidence that this was written and I happened to hear it, if you believe in that sort of thing. So, if that collection of disorders is actually coming from someone who also deals with them, my heart goes out to them. And my best wishes for their recovery and healing. 🙏

[@scubaman2546]

Domestic, demonic violence. {{edited - post apocalyptic weirdness}}… The episode's title is slowly making sense. I'm enjoying this episode in chunks. Head's up people - this is a a rough episode.

[@BURNemD0WN1131]

We've all faced"heavy handed" adult relatives (being vague on purpose) in our lives. What makes US better than them is we have identified it as a "vicious cycle" that ends with US: pity them for being victims and too weak to break the cycle. I guess , in a way this story echos a "disease" that is passed through the generations that rots our "metal" (our inate traits of inner strength and character). Or it's just a conversation provoking story. Either way, worth the listen and thank you for narrating it!!!

[@katesheehan9977]

I have never said "WTF"so many times listening to a story!

[@gregoneal9070]

great read. there is some violence, and abuse that we can get over, and live with, . somr times the violence from our past, is the only thing, that actually makes us decent humans later in life. i am better than the people that raised me, and i refuse to ever follow their lead as to what a man truely is.

[@theakspud]

Much love from Alaska, just in time for my bus ride home.

[@michaelpecukonis5074]

This video keeps hitting my feed. Normally the Doc never gets into my feed so something good is going on. I know a huge majority of us listen before bed please if you see a new vid click like it and then come back later so you don't forget. We're a family her love all you guys. Especially people who are really involved like sexy grandma. Love you have a great night everyone.

[@GammaAkutabi]

Here's Doc luring me here with the title alone! Great story!!

[@angelaverbowski995]

#53- ✅👍🏻 For many .. THIS is a true life story. Creepy story, once again Dearest Doctor ‼️ Appreciate the time you put into it, started off quite dark.. but turning into an .. Interesting 🧐 story. Intriguing and heart pounding As it stands- Can't wait for the next one!

[@strngrdngr6572]

Dreary January just Got better Happy new year Doctor!! from México

[@SleepyLeeeee]

This was a good one. There's a lot going on in this story. Many layers. Whew. Kudo's to the writer, for real! Excellent job! Now, I must go meditate or something to soothe the tornado in my brain.

[@DrCreepen]

Thanks for listening

[@mistydevillier2197]

As someone who works with metal, I'm really looking forward to this one!

[@robertvanderhoof5283]

That was neat. Thanks Doc. Happy new year

[@debra333]

Hi, dear Doctor! Always a [creepy and eerie] pleasure. Thank you so very much [for the nightmares]! ❤️

[@DrCreepen]

My pleasure!

[@h.plovecraftscat2354]

My dad was an alcoholic who beat me, stole from me and inappropriately touched me. It’s a hard thing to go through.. I just turned 21 yesterday and I can’t imagine being able to do the things he done.

[@JCTheSniper15]

I've never heard of an alcoholic cat before.

[@jackdurden466]

Well Damn! Highest praise to Kyle Meadows for an unusual yet gripping story about something completely untouched in an entirely new direction. This one definitely grabbed me and held on until the very last second. Which if I’m to be honest is not the most common thing to happen for me. Such a unique area to explore and yet while it at first seemed to be only about an abusive family and it’s possible trait of rageful behaviors being passed down like a genetic mutation, it became so much more. Thank you Dr Creepen for choosing this gem, and I do sincerely hope that Mr. Meadows does explore this topic again. That ending was quick, and about as best as I have seen left it open, or not for a sequel. And whichever way ge chooses to take it it’s still an ending that leaves me satisfied. My only wish for more stems from the excellent work and again, unique area that we were shown. So job exceptionally well done!! 👍👍👍👍👍

[@warrengoguen4835]

@Kage Meadows This really is one of the best stories I've ever heard and with the way Dr. Creepen does that first scene with him and his father I found myself laughing repeatedly and cycling back on the timeline to hear the exact words and phrases used in the story. "Discipline shouldn't come from tools." OMG... WOW....

[@MrsCaranAmy]

That was an excellent story tonight. It had quite a few themes going on in it. The tale was quite suspenseful. Your narration was great. Yes, a wonderful way to start the new year. Thank you. Have a marvelous day 🤗💖🌟

[@DrCreepen]

Thanks again!

[@droid2645]

Happy NEW YEAR Dr. Creepen. Good story

[@DrCreepen]

Happy new year!

[@samanthaauton6358]

💜 I would like to say,,,, You make my downtime worthwhile x Hello from Australia.

[@allencolvin5231]

Wow… what the heck was that? Oh that was awesome.

[@thedayidied]

Whatever this story is, the name is epic. 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@melissaklinge9811]

I had a feeling people would come out of the woodwork about their own tragic stories with your request for comments. Anyway, what an awesome story! Great find Doc!

[@deborahchesser7375]

My Moms Dad was a real POS, I wish I’d have been old enough and around, I’d of beat him like a snare drum.

[@Patricia-ls8nb]

Woo that was great a nice beginning to 2023

[@johannageisel5390]

That was creepy, indeed. And also really cool. I would have liked to know more about the entity beyond the stars, though.

[@johannageisel5390]

And I still don't understand why this "disease" drove the father and grandfather of the protagonist to violence. Why did the grandfather know about the wailing and the smell of copper? And did anything fall to pieces around him too?

[@DemonOwnedYou]

Man I really want to tell you the secrets but I’m so conflicted because it really seems like people like the amount of shit I just flat out didn’t say

[@johannageisel5390]

@@DemonOwnedYou It generally works for cosmic horror storries to leave stuff unsaid, because it contributes to the air of mystery and alienness. But I think you put a bit too many "strands of plot" or allusions into this story that didn't get resolved. We have: 1. The disease and what it does to the carriers 2. What it does to metal and other people 3. The cult and why it formed, what it wants 4. The legends with the maidens and whatnot 5. The entity So, 5 things that are very loosely connected. And none of those gets its final explanation. If you had fully or mostly explained point 1 to 4, it would have been fine to leave the exact nature of the entity vague. But as it is now I feel left with the feeling that if I knew more about this entity, everything else would finally make sense.

[@andresmanzano1138]

Quite a charming way to narrate such horrific stories, well done sir!

[@AJB-jr6ll]

Sounds like something from an SCP file.

[@Nasafalkas1]

When it first started, I was sure it was somehow inspired by Brutal Legend. Didn't expect it to go the way it did.

[@TEEvans]

Really enjoy the imagination.

[@skh770]

Yes! I'm here. 🎉💯💖😁😍💖

[@longboi2044]

The part about wailing and the smell of rotting flesh hit different its happened to me

[@cindyhesson4002]

I'm ready. Freak me out.😱😱

[@swipejunkie2139]

Please do a part 2 it was an amazing story

[@whodothevoodoo420]

Oh I can only.imagine how this is gonna go. Sounds like a good old fucked up war novel. Or possibly about the iron and metal era. Let's see!!

[@angelaverbowski995]

It wasn't.. what we expected.

[@whodothevoodoo420]

@@angelaverbowski995 thats for sure. That totally blew me away. I love a good twist

[@michelepruitt3145]

Yeah The Good Dr. Is In The House! 🧡💚 Hi A.J.! 💙💜 You are Spoiling us and I'm Loving it; I have my drink and my Honey cat and I'm Ready to Listen! 💖 So far very intriguing Story and I so enjoy your Soothing, Sexy Voice! 😘 Sweet Dreams and Bye, Bye! 👱‍♀️✌️🌹👻🐺😻🐢🐾🌺💋👀🙏

[@cadillacdeville5828]

Thank-you, quite interesting 🙂

[@DrCreepen]

Glad you think so!

[@falcongamingproductions9938]

Ouch, the beginning of this one hurt

[@carolduvall111]

Excellent story and idea

[@gabemesa3921]

Tittle gives me hyzenberg vibes i just finished playing village.

[@awolstew1036]

Thanks Doctor

[@grimsgraveyard3598]

So is there any conclusion or expansion on WTF this thing was it came to reclaim and was so precious to it, or why it left a rot behind to fester when it did reclaim said object.

[@starclone4]

This one really got to me... Growing up in a sometimes violent home. Can be most, disturbing !!!!

[@r.deeblanche6939]

Monologuing villains are the worst. Just yak yak yak yak yak.

[@juancortes5274]

Wow this was really awesome

[@louisedgmon4860]

Awesome narration as usual👻👻👻

[@DrCreepen]

Thanks again!

[@RealAnimeBadGuy]

Great story

[@DrCreepen]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@christiaangrobler6080]

Hello, Dr.Creepen. Is there a space where I can post my horror story with a chance that you may read it?

[@rikudo282]

This is the cult of metal... We have black metal Nu metal We even have Coffee metal.... Don't ask us about Batmetal, after our last incursion we had to leave it reserved for our high ranking members as certain people can't handle the responsibility...*notices painting of deific figure* "who's that?" Oh him... We don't talk often about him but if you must know he's the reason we no longer freely distribute that bat metal... "Yeah but who is he?" ... Well we have a special division within our group deemed the Batmen. He was known as... the Batman who laughs...

[@polincgoku6658]

Symphonic prog lego batmetal elitist here

[@miketurner2095]

Bring in the infant annihilator.

[@JCTheSniper15]

How does one say there was no malice in his eyes, and at the same time say they saw the killing intent in his eyes?

[@ilovecoffeev]

One can have the intent to kill without malice. Take a soldier for example. He must kill as his profession, but may feel no malice (as far as pitying) for the foe he must kill.

[@JCTheSniper15]

@Cantaloupe Virus I mean sure. I can confirm that. I've killed a goodly number of terrorists. But I don't think that's applicable to a situation where your dad is chopping your door down with an axe in order to strangle you for getting up to get a drink.

[@Flibbybibby]

@@JCTheSniper15 “Terrorist”? Smh Did you mean natives of that theater of operation, or insurgents fighting you and all the other invaders who bomb that region into the stone age? You’re no hero, pal and neither was I so stop the John Wayne act. Rme

[@JCTheSniper15]

@m j show me on the doll where my comment hurt you. Then after that, show me where I said I was a hero.

[@JCTheSniper15]

@@Flibbybibby also I wasn't talking to you, potatohead.

[@tristanbrooks8667]

Another great story

[@anniekielas6443]

That...was weird. Liked it...

[@GoatOffroad]

I love your accent but some words are hard to understand. I can’t understand a word or two in your sentences. So I use CC but I’d prefer to watch with my eyes closed. Maybe it’s just me and I’m tired. Lol Enjoyed the story!

[@johannageisel5390]

Not just you. I have a similar problem and also use the CC if it's available.

[@NeverFinishAnythi]

I like stories. I hope it’s a good story

[@thejudgmentalcat]

Sean is the epitome of insider jokes 🤣

[@rasiabsgamingcorner2258]

Bravo to the qriter of this piece. Is there any chance youd throw up relevant pictures for each scene like a picture of a hospital room or a picture of a terrifying looking thing? I think that would be even better and add a new and awesome element to your videos

[@BioHunter1990]

Everyone seems focused on the first third…no one seems to be discussing the Eldritch nature of the majority of the story.

[@Jose_Cuevas]

Cool story

[@overlordcacius]

All hail Mekhane the purifier!!

[@aimeeprincessofpower]

Real life monsters

[@carmine45]

Dr has a brilliant blue voice

[@carmine45]

⚜🥚🤔👅😱🐍🐙👀

[@carmine45]

It happened again

[@carmine45]

😢

[@carmine45]

Dr I need your words to feel at ease

[@carmine45]

I feel sad

[@susanhorn3952]

Good evening doctor 🍷

[@PoombaiNews]

Are there anymore vatican horror tales, Dr?

[@allencolvin5231]

1/4 of the way in, and I am riveted. But where are all the long haired freaks with the leather and the guitars? This is about metal is it not? Lol. Notwithstanding, they should be quite a lot of fun. As a commenter has already stated, thank you Doctor for the nightmares. Perfect insomnia medicine.

[@richardlynch5632]

😎👍

[@Hazuko21]

Jeez. Did you write about my dad?

[@VirtualVega]

Hello, Dr. Creepen! I'm currently a soon to be published book author, and was wondering if I could submit one of stories for narration? If so, how would I go about contacting you?

[@xerothedarkstar]

R/DrCreepensVault

[@VirtualVega]

@@xerothedarkstar unfortunately I'm banned from reddit for reasons I don't know

[@brindlekintales]

@@VirtualVega Sign up under a pseudonym, with a different email address.

[@VirtualVega]

@@brindlekintales I have, but they ban my accounts within a day

[@Universal639]

Please don't give stories that are traumatizing I am suffering from disorder and this has triggered my very bad memories

[@pamw5687]

💖

[@alboichone1153]

Spoiler alert: The story certainly isn't about heavy metal.

[@wildabeast1]

❤❤❤❤

[@ambassador8524]

Tonight white claw 😑

[@Flibbybibby]

Not impressed by this jumbled story. The protagonist seems disjointed as if stitched together from unrelated characters from multiple different stories. (Abused / Pizza Employee / Hiker etc).

[@glenpersinger3390]

My mother would punch me and slap me and slam my face into the refrigerator until her arms were tired. Afterwards she would say in a sing song 🎵 voice " goood niiiight " I said, "Goood niiiight "

[@vash121086]

Towards the end of the video my phone stopped the video and I thought I had a phone call. Then I looked at my phone no phone call to be seen and then my headset said it had been disconnected and my phone literally shut off on me. WTF?! I guess this is what I get for getting an IPhone I guess.

[@jonh2119]

Probably just someone waiting outside your door, wanting to talk to you...

[@tinabailey9342]

I am very sorry and disappointed in this story. It made absolutely zero sense in the ramblings and descriptions went on and on and on. Narration is superb, but the storyline was weak and dumb.

[@jonzel472]

This story started off interesting, and ended up like a damn marvel movie.

[@Mogunsforme]

Is this a cult of... death metal? 🤭

[@dylanbowling7987]

Hey Doc, Sereith here again. I was wondering if you would like to talk about my book. Feel free to reach out to me so we can chat on discord. I'll even give you a sneak peak soon! I was also thinking of releasing a short story leading up to the storyline of the book.

[@DrCreepen]

Sounds good to me :)